The Evolutionary History of Wild, Domesticated, and Feral <i>Brassica oleracea</i> (Brassicaceae)
Journal: Molecular Biology and Evolution
Year: 2021

Understanding the evolutionary history of crops, including identifying wild relatives, helps to provide insight for conservation and crop breeding efforts. Cultivated Brassica oleracea has intrigued researchers for centuries due to its wide diversity in forms, which include cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, and Brussels sprouts. Yet, the evolutionary history of this species remains understudied. With such different vegetables produced from a single species, B. oleracea is a model o