Lets do the "Brassica oleraceae" effect to other crops!

Professor Porcupine
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:15:11 +0000
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Why can’t we domesticate other crops like Brassica oleraceae?

Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts are all the same species selected for different edible features. There are many Edible plants that have similar potential! Just imagine we did the same with other species! This what I call the “Brassica oleracea” effect.

Lambsquaters & Quinoa (Chenopodium spp.)

Swiss Chard & Beets (Beta vulgaris)

Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.)

Canola/Rutabaga (Brassica napus)

Field Mustard (Brassica rapa)

Mustard (Brassica juncea)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

American Sweet Cicely (Osmorhiza spp.)

Wood Nettle (Laportea canadensis)

Squash (Cucurbita pepo + all other species) Tetra Squash selected 4 traits!

Luffa (Luffa spp.)

Melon (Cucumis melo)

Garden Pea (Pisum sativum)

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

Corn (Zea mays)

**Claytonia/Miner’s Lettuce (Claytonia spp.)

Other Good Potential Crops I didn’t make Diagrams for are

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

Mallow (Malva spp.)

Runner Beans (Phaseolus coccineus)

Hog Peanut (Amphicarpea bractata)

Crow Garlic (Allium vinelae)

Bellflowers (Campanula spp.)

Mitsuba (Cryptotaenia spp.)

Caraway (Carum carvi)

European Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata)

Celery (Apium graveolens)

Chickweed (Stellaria spp.)

Linden/Basswood Tree (Tilia spp.)

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