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The Neolithic Period

This dimension groups crops by the era in which they were first domesticated. Wikipedia notes that "agriculture developed in some 13 centres around the world, domesticating different crops and animals" across many different periods. Browsing by domestication era lets a visitor compare crops first grown in the same period.

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Fiber Tissue 1
The Neolithic Period
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1. Wikipedia: Fiber crop
WikipediaFiber crop, lead section
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Fiber crops are field crops grown for their fibers, which are traditionally used to make paper, cloth, or rope.
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