Wheat (IMAGE) Colorado State University Caption Researchers used maps to examine conditions that existed in each of the 12 centers of origin, at the point in time agricultural practices began. Credit Joe A. Mendoza/Colorado State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.