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When Ancient Weeds Fooled Us
Season 8
Episode 10
During the agricultural revolution, ancient weeds repeatedly evolved to mimic crops, fooling farmers into tending them. Some of today’s familiar plants began as uninvited guests that hid their true identity. This accidental domestication had a dark side, too—alongside helpful plants came hidden enemies.
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