Which selective pressure occurred as early civilizations cultivated teosinte?

💡 Explanation

Increased starch content resulted because artificial selection favored larger seed sizes coupled with a higher carbohydrate concentration, therefore maize evolved to be starch-rich, rather than prioritizing disease resistance or nutrient efficiency.

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