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Article summary:
1. The “Five Grains” of ancient China, including bread wheat, foxtail millet, broomcorn millet, rice and soybean, have been an important part of Chinese civilization since the Longshan period (4300 – 3800 BP).
2. Charring is an incomplete combustion process that can make seeds resistant to biological degradation and microbial attack while causing their morphological change.
3. There is often disagreement between the interpretation of charred plant remains and other proxies such as phytoliths and crop stable isotopes in terms of human diet.
Article analysis:
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the charring-induced morphological changes of Chinese “Five Grains”. The article is well-researched and provides evidence from archaeological findings to support its claims. However, there are some potential biases that should be noted. For example, the article does not explore counterarguments or present both sides equally when discussing the disagreement between charred plant remains and other proxies such as phytoliths and crop stable isotopes in terms of human diet. Additionally, the article does not provide any evidence for its claims about charring being an incomplete combustion process that can make seeds resistant to biological degradation and microbial attack while causing their morphological change. Furthermore, it does not mention any possible risks associated with charring or discuss any potential negative impacts on grain cultivation due to charring-induced morphological changes. In conclusion, while this article provides a comprehensive overview of the topic at hand, it could benefit from further exploration into counterarguments and potential risks associated with charring in order to provide a more balanced view on the subject matter.