Name different varieties of wild cabbage evolved due to artificial selection.

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Artificial selection: Artificial selection is the selection of organisms with desired characteristics by humans. These organisms are then bred to obtain a progeny with desired characteristics.
Names of the varieties of wild cabbages formed through artificial selection:
A variety of vegetables were produced from Wild cabbage (Brassica oleracea).
Cabbage was artificially selected for larger-sized buds.
Cauliflower was selected for the larger-floral head.
Broccoli was selected for floral head and thicker stems.
Kale was selected for larger leaves.
Kohlrabi was selected for thick stems.

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