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Robert N. Spengler, "Nature's Greatest Success: How Plants Evolved to Exploit Humanity" (Univ of California Press, 2025)

New Books in Biology and Evolution

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Exploring the Evolution of Plants Through Archaeobotanical Research

This chapter explores the author's inspiration for writing about the evolution of plants and their intertwined history with humans. It reflects on experiences in archaeobotanical research and reveals how ancient plant remains illuminate the domestication of food and its future implications.

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