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The turnip is thought to have originated in middle and eastern Asia and it grows throughout the temperate zone.

Turnips are also one of the oldest known crops, they have been cultivated for thousands of years.

Every part of the plant, from root to leaf, is edible.

Nacho

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Sugarcane originated in tropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

Originally, people chewed sugarcane raw to extract its sweetness.

Indians discoverd how to crystallize sugar during the Gupte dynasty around 350 AD.

Sugarcane can grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall and takes 9-24 months to mature.

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Corn was domesticated by Olmec Mayan peoples in Mexico some 10.000 years ago.

Much maize is used for animal feed, whether as grain or as the whole plant.

Corn comes in a wide variety of colors like yellow, blue, and purple.

Mauro

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Evidence of coffee drinking as the modern beverage appears in modern day in Shouthern Arabia.

Coffee has a simulating effect on humans, prmarily due to its caffeine content .The two most commonly grown coffee beans types are C.arabica and C.robusta.

Brazil grows the most coffee in the world.

Juliette

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The Pineapple plant is native to Brazil and Paraguay.

The pineapple has been commercially grow in greenhouse and many tropical plantations.

The pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, which aids digestion and reduces inflammation.

Mafe

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Ducks were domesticated in China around 2000 B.C.

Most breeds and varieties of domestic duck derive from the mallard.

Sebas barrios

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The parsnip is native to Eurasia.

Parsnips become sweeter after being exposed to frost, as the cold weather converts their starch to sugar.

It was used as a sweetener before the arrival in Europe of sugarcane.

Olivia

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Domestication likely took place in west or central Asia.

Onions are cultivated and used around the world.

As a food item, they are often served raw as a vegetable or part of a prepared savory dish, but can be eaten cooked or used to make pickles.

Martin

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The carrot is a species native to central Asia and the mediterranean.

It has been cultivated and consumed for centuries by Greeks and Romans.

During the first years of its cultivation, the roots of the carrot were purple in color, starting in 1700, the orange varieties were selected.

Valentina B.Q.

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The pear is a tropical fruit of temperate regions, and it was domesticated in China and Asia Minor.

It is the fifth most widely produced fruit in the world.

Pears are part of the rose family, and though they mature on the tree, they are best for ripening after they have been picked.

Pedro Fuchi Lima

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Rice was domesticated in China some 13,500 to 8,200 years ago. African rice was domesticated in Africa about 3,000 years ago.

Sustantial amount of the rice produced in developing nations is lost after harvest through factors (poor transport and storage)

Rice contains no gluten, it provides protein but not all the essential aminoacids needed for good health.

It is a staple food for over half the world s population and there are over 120,000 differents vareties.

Lara

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The exact origin of cacao (the source of chocolate) is debated, but it may have been domesticated in South America, and then introduced to the Maya some 1,500 years ago.

In addition to being rich in antidioxiadants, flavonoids and phytochemicals, cacao is high in plant-based iron as well as zinc, potassium and magnesium.

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Oats were domesticated much later than wheat and barley, although all of them come from the Middle East.

The cultivation began no earlier than 4000 years ago.

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Tomatoes originated from Western South America, and may have been domesticated there.

Tomato plants are vines, largely annual and vulnerable to frost, though sometimes living longer in greenhouses.

Cata

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Chili peppers were domesticated in Mesoamerica (probably in Mexico) at least 7,000 years ago.

It speeds up our heart, increasing blood flow, thus, eating spicy improves circulacion and fights inflamacion of the arteries.

The content of vitamins A and C helps to strengthen the arterial walls.

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Sources indicate that its origin were in an area stretching across central Asia.

The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed, which is not a true nut.

Almonds are used in many cuisines, often featuring prominently in desserts, such as marzipan.

Almonds were one of the earliest domesticated fruit trees, due to the ability to produce quality offspring entirely from seed.

Guido

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Lettuce was originally farmed by the ancient egyptians, so its origin is in Egypt.

It is easily cultivated, althought it requires relatively low temperatures to prevent it from flowering quickly.

Lettuces have wide range of shapes and textures, from the dense heads of the iceberg type to the notched, scalloped, frilly or ruffly leaves.

Manchini

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Peanuts are thought to have been first domesticated in ancient Bolivia.

One hundred grams of peanuts provides 590 calories. An adequate serving of peanuts ranges from 30 to 50 grams which is a small handful.

According to the Peruvian Food Composition Tables, 27.1% of seed is protein, 16.9% carbohydrates, 8% fiber and 51% vegetable fat.

Jeronimo

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Although the domestication history of the papaya is unresolved, the fruits were cultivated and further developed by the Maya at least 4,000 years ago.

The papaya is a small, usually with a single stem growing from 5 to 10 m(16 to 33 ft) tall.

Carlos

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Avocados were possibly domesticated independently in Mexico and central America between 4.000 and 2.800 BCE. They were of particular cultural significance to the Maya.

Avocados are incredibly nutritious.They contain more potassium than Bananas. Avocados are loaded with healthy monounsaturaded fatty acids.

Avocados can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels,

Joaquin

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Barley was one of the founder crops of early agriculture in Southwest Asia and parts of the earliest farming systems that spread across Neolithic Europe, North Africa, and the Indus Valley.

Barley can be turned into breads and porridges, as well as beers and whiskies

Arami

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The apple tree is native to temperature areas of Europe, western Turkestan, and southwestern and central Asia.

Apples have been grown for thousand for years in Eurasia before they were introduced by European colonist.

They are a nutritious food, rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.

Aurora

Aurora Dellepiane

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Sunflowers were domesticated in eastern North America some 4,000 years ago.

The common sun flower is harvested for its edible oily seeds, wich are often eaten as a snack food.

They are also used in the production of cooking oil.

Camila Gorostiaga

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The orange originated in a region encompassing Southern China, Northeast India, and Myanmar.

Spanish travelers introduced the sweet orange to the American continent. On his second voyage in 1493, Christopher Columbus may have planted the fruit on Hispaniola.

Alella Dlubak

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Chickens are originally native to Southeast Asia.

It was first domesticated around 8.000 years ago and it is one of the most common and widespread domesticated animals in the world.

Chickens are smarter than they appear, capable of recognizing over 100 faces, using complex communication with over 30 different vocalizations, and even experiencing dreams like humans.

Lujan Ortigoza

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Pigs originated in China and in the Near East.

When domesticated pigs arrived in Europe, they extensively interbred with wild boar.

Pigs are farmed primarily for meat, called pork.

Oliver Alviso

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The llama is a domesticated South American camelid.

Lamas are social animals and live with others as a herd.Their wool is soft and contains only a small amount of lanolin.

Llamas can learn simple tasks after a few repetitions.

Nino

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Multiple species of squash, including pumpkins, zucchinis, and hard-shelled gourds, were domesticated independently throughout the Americas and are some of the earliest American crops.

The fruits of squashes are good sources of nutrients, such as vitamin A and vitamin C, among other nutrients according to species.

Mia Sol

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It was domesticated in Africa Some 5000-7000 years ago.

There are more than 40 million donkeys in the world, mostly used principaly as draught or pack animals.

An adult male donkey is a jack, an adult female is a jenny.

Santiago Cabral

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The Muscovy duck is a shelduck native to the Americas, from the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas and Mexico, south to Argentina and Uruguay.

It is a large duck, with the males significanty larger than the females.

A fun fact about Muscovy ducks is that they don't quack like other ducks; males make a low hiss instead.

Nina

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Tobacco cultivation sites were foung in Mexico, dating back to 1400-1000 BC.

Tobacco use is a cause or risk factor for many deadly diseases.

Tobacco's primary active chemical, nicotine, is a natural insecticide that wards off pests.

Zaira

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The oldest evidence of pumpkin fragments were found in Mexico.

The pumpkin's thick shell contains edible seed and pulp.

Pumpkin pie is a traditional part of Thanksgiving meals in Canada and the United States.

Pumpkins are frequently used as autumnal seasonal decoration.

Sebas M.

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Cattle were domesticated in Central Anatolia (Turkey).

Cattlhe are social animals with nearly 360-degree vision and an excellent sense of smell.

As draft animals, they pull carts and farm implements.

Luciana Paniagua

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Honey Bees appear to have their center of origin in Southeast Asia.

While about 20.000 especies of bees exist, only eight species of honey bee are recognised.

They have the important work of repart pollen to the flowers.

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Sheep are most likely descended from the wild mouflon of Europe and Asia.

Numbering a litte over one billon, domestic sheep are also the most numerous species of sheep.

Sheep have an extraordinary ability to recognize and remember up to 50 faces of other sheep and humans for more than two years, even if they see them from different angles.

Luciana Diaz

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Tangerines might have originated in what is now Morroco.

It is a small citrus fruit with an orange peel and sweet pulp divided into segments, easy to peel.

Tangerines are smaller and less rounded than oranges. They taste less sour, as well as sweeter and stronger, than oranges do.

Felipe Fornerod

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Fossil evidence indicates that the olive tree had its origins in what now corresponds to Italy and the eastern Mediterranean Basin.

It is among the oldest fruit trees domesticated by humans.

Olives are actually a stone fruit, and they are inedible straight from the tree because of bitter compund that must be removed by curing.

Joaquina Valdez

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Lemons originated in the Himalayan region of India, where they were first cultivated.

They were introduced to southern Italy by 200 AD and spread throughout the Mediterranean by Arab traders around 700 AD.

Christopher Columbus brought lemon seeds to the Americas in 1493, and Spanish explorers helped spread cultivation to Hispaniola and eventually Florida and California.

Leon

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Guavas originated from an area thought to extend from Mexico.

When grown from seed, guava trees can bear fruit in two years, and continue to do so for forty years.

Guava is one of the richest sources of vitamin C in the fruit world, containing up to four times more of this essential nutrient than an orange.

Emma Avalos

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Vanilla grew wild around the Gulf of Mexico, from Tampico and around the northeast tip of South America.

Vanilla is the word's second-most expensive spice after saffron, because growing the vanilla seed pods is labor-intensive.

Constanza Casarteli

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In 2023, China produced 65% of the world total of peaches and nectarines.

The peach is a deciduous tree that bears edible juicy fruits with various characteristics.

Most are simply called peaches, while the glossy-skinned, non-fuzzy varieties are called nectarines. Though from the same species, they are regarded commercially as different fruits.

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It is native to the tropical regions of South America.

The sweet potato and the potato are both in the order Solanes.

Sweet potatoes are popular because they are rich in vitamin.

Ezequiel Noguera

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Originally from Southeast Asia, bananas are now grown in over 150 countries, and the industry provides a significant source of income globally.

The banana is one of the world's most widely consumed fruits, valued for its flavor, nutritional benefits, and year-round availability.

Bananas are a great source of potassium, vitamins B6 and C, and dietary fiber, making them an excellent choice for a healthy boost of energy.

Benjamin

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It is native to the Americas, specifically Peru and Bolivia. Wild potato species can be found from the Southern United States to Southern Chile.

Potatoes were domesticated there about 7,000–10,000 years ago.

Many varieties of the potato are cultivated in the Andes region of South America.

Leisa

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They were kept in herds that grazed on the level heights of the Andes in southern Peru, western Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern Chile.

Alpacas are visually and genetically similar to llamas; however, alpacas are smaller and are predominantly bred for their wool.

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Cranberries are originally from North America, in the regions of New England.

Cranberrys are low, creeping shrubs or vines up to 2 meters long and 5 to 20 centimeters in height.

Cranberrys strengthen the immune system and fight infections.

Fio

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They were domesticated as livelock in the Andean region and are still consumed in some parts of the world.

Guinea pigs produce a special type of soft poop that they eat to get extra nutrients. They only eat this one type of poop, which is called cecotrophes.

They don't sleep for long periods but instead take short naps throughout the day and night.

Gerardo Gomez

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Humans began domesticating horses around 4000 BCE in Central Asia.

Horses are able to sleep both standing up and lying down.

Horses can read human facial expressions and even remember if they treated them kindly, or not.

Belen Franco

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Goats were domesticated from the wild goat of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe.

Goats are farm animals that are known for being curious and playful. They have strong legs and can climb rocks and hills easily.

They eat grass, leaves, and small plants. People keep goats all around the world because they are friendly and useful animals.

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you need to write about melons Mariana

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Common beans like scarlet runner beans and lima beans were all domesticated in pre Columbian America

American beans are especially rich in protein as well as in oil and carbohydrates .When the European arrived in america the beans already existed in varieties.The beans have his own day that is 10 of february.