Nature, Published online: 08 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03232-z

The genetic ancestry of domesticated barley has been mapped at high resolution, with each genome segment traced to its wild origins and the date estimated for when it entered the domesticated lineage. The findings reveal a mosaic of contributions from across western and central Asia, shaped by early cultivation and later gene flow.

From Nature via this RSS feed