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This dimension names the world region where a crop was first domesticated. Wikipedia notes that "the domestication of plants began around 13,000–11,000 years ago with cereals such as wheat and barley in the Middle East," while rice "was first domesticated in China some 9,000 years ago." Browsing this way collects every crop first domesticated in the same region.

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1. Wikipedia: Pulse (legume)
WikipediaPulse (legume), lead section
Quote, Pulse (legume), lead section
When used as a dry grain for human consumption, the seeds are also called pulses.
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