In 1600, were brought from south america to europe, where they quickly spread to the rest of world and become a staple of agricultural production.

Potatoes is the right answer.

People of South America and of the Inca empire grew potatoes about hundreds of years ago. English pioneers introduced potatoes in Europe around the mid-1500s. Europeans used the potatoes for non-food purposes.

Spaniards had a vast empire across Europe hence, they took potatoes for their soldiers. During the course of time, farmers became aware of the crop and started its cultivation. Potato then became a common staple crop to be grown in the land of England, Scotland and Ireland.

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