Where does sugarcane come from, and how did it evolve into the crop we know today?
A new Cell study, powered by myBaits hybridization capture, reveals a detailed genomic history of Saccharum species:
• Hybrids of wild S. robustum shaped early domestication
• Ancient diversification followed human transport
• Modern cultivars carry hidden wild ancestry
These insights open new possibilities for sugarcane breeding and sustainable agriculture.


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