Two very old broccoli varieties from the 1800s and 1950s are the genetic ancestors of almost all modern broccoli hybrids sold today.

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From landrace to modern hybrid broccoli: the genomic and morphological domestication syndrome within a diverse B. oleracea collection.

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Scientists found that today’s broccoli comes from just a couple of old varieties, meaning the old ones like 'DeCicco' and 'Waltham 29' were probably the original parents.

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From landrace to modern hybrid broccoli: the genomic and morphological domestication syndrome within a diverse B. oleracea collection.

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DOI: 10.1038/s41438-020-00375-0

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The DNA of modern broccoli has more A and T building blocks than older types — a pattern also seen in corn and soybeans, likely from long-term breeding.

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