10,000-year-old rice sherds CT scan reveals 12% domestication traits, advancing understanding of early rice cultivation.

Chinese researchers have utilized CT scanning to study two ceramic sherds from the Shangshan site, dating back about 10,000 years, to uncover the origins of rice domestication. They identified 184 rice spikelet imprints, with 12% showing traits of domestication. This study enhances understanding of early rice cultivation and marks a significant advancement in the analysis of ancient agricultural practices.

October 30, 2024
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