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Authors:	Dal Martello, Rita
Title:	Studying Humans‑Plants Interactions: Methods in Archaeobotany
Date:	2025
Source:	People and Plants in Ancient Southwest China: 3,000 Years of Agriculture in Yunnan from the First Villages to the Han Conquest
Place of Publication:	Venice, Italy
Publisher:	Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, Italia
DOI:	10.30687/978-88-6969-935-1/002
Abstract:	This chapter provides an overview of archaeobotanical research in China, focusing on macro-botanical remains, especially seeds. It traces the origins of the discipline, the development of methodologies for recovering ancient plant remains, and its growing integration into Chinese archaeology. It also highlights how these advancements have led to the accumulation of extensive data, offering new insights into the evolution of farming practices.
Editors:	Dal Martello, Rita
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