Domestication of plants and origin of agriculture in Mesoamerica

The area known as Mesoamerica, which encompasses approximately the southern half of Mexico and part of Central America, has been considered one of the most important centers of plant domestication.

Domestication of plants and origin of agriculture in Mesoamerica
The cultural area known as Mesoamerica, which encompasses approximately the southern half of Mexico and part of Central America, has been considered one of the most important centers of plant domestication in the world. Photo: Native American Netroots