Ancient farmers accidentally created aggressive “warrior” wheat

ScienceDaily
Apr 8, 2026, 9:51 am19 pts
Early wheat didn’t just grow—it fought. When humans began cultivating fields, plants that could outcompete their neighbors for sunlight and space quickly took over, evolving upright leaves and aggressive growth. These ancient “warrior” traits helped wheat thrive for millennia. Ironically, modern farming…

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