Domestication of Rice (China)

8000 BCE · Yangtze Vadisi · invention

The domestication of rice (Oryza sativa) took place in China, particularly in the Yangtze River basin, through a process lasting thousands of years.

Archaeological findings show that the communities in this region experienced the early stages of the transition from wild rice to domesticated varieties. Rice cultivation became one of the fundamental foundations of settled agricultural societies and population growth in East Asia, deeply influencing the region's development.

Frequently asked questions

What was Domestication of Rice (China)?
The domestication of rice (Oryza sativa) took place in China, particularly in the Yangtze River basin, through a process lasting thousands of years.
When did Domestication of Rice (China) happen?
8000 BCE
Where did Domestication of Rice (China) take place?
Yangtze Vadisi