The Neolithic Revolution narrative associates early-mid Holocene domestications with the
development of agriculture that fueled the rise of late Holocene civilizations. This narrative …

Plants have been used in Amazonian forests for millennia and some of these plants are
disproportionally abundant (hyperdominant). At local scales, people generally use the most …

Microsatellites are short sequence repeats that make up the genomes of eukaryotes and
prokaryotes. They are of great importance as DNA markers for studies in several fields of …

Domestication involves a genetic selection process that may lead to loss of genetic diversity.
Several species that are used as food resources by native Americans may have been …

Obtaining large sample sizes for genetic studies can be challenging, time-consuming, and
expensive. However, small sample sizes may generate biased or imprecise results. Many …

Spondias mombin L.(family Anacardiaceae) is an arboreal and allogamous fruit tree native
from southern Mexico to southeastern Brazil, with great potential for economic exploitation …