Fifteenth century CE Bolivian maize reveals genetic affinities with ancient Peruvian maize
Huan Chen, Amy M. Baetsen-Young, Addie Thompson, Brad Day, Thelma F. Madzima, Sally Wasef, Claudia Rivera Casanovas, William A. Lovis, Gabriel Wróbel
This paper analyzes ancient Bolivian maize genomes to show genetic affinities with ancient Peruvian maize, suggesting targeted breeding strategies for improved growth by the 15th century.
bioRxiv · Mar 31, 2025Plant Biology