List of domesticated plants

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== List of Domesticated Plants ==

Domesticated plants are those that have been selectively bred and cultivated by humans for various purposes such as food, medicine, and ornamental use. The process of domestication involves altering the genetic makeup of plants to enhance desirable traits. Below is a list of some of the most commonly domesticated plants.

Cereals

Legumes

Fruits

Vegetables

Nuts and Seeds

Herbs and Spices

Fiber Plants

  • Cotton (Gossypium spp.)
  • Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Hemp (Cannabis sativa)
  • Jute (Corchorus spp.)
  • Sisal (Agave sisalana)

Ornamental Plants

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