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eLife Assessment: Fifteenth century CE Bolivian maize reveals genetic affinities with ancient Peruvian maize

Year: 2025

Type: peer-review

Abstract: Genomic evidence from 15th-century Bolivian maize reveals similarity to Central Andean maize from Peru, and pre-Inca and Inca-era breeding that enhanced maize development through selection within Andean agricultural networks.

Source: eLife

DOI: 10.7554/elife.106818.3.sa0

Author: Detlef Weigel

Institution: Max Planck Institute for Biology

Language: English

Topic: Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500

OpenAlex ID: W4416332721

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