Maize / meɪz / (Zea mays), also known as corn in North American English, is a tall stout grass that produces cereal grain. It was domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 9,000 years ago from wild teosinte. Native Americans planted it alongside beans and squashes in the Three Sisters polyculture.

2020年10月1日 · Maize (Zea mays L) is one of the most versatile emerging crops having wider adaptability under varied agro-climatic conditions. Globally, maize is known for highest genetic yield potential among the cereals.

2023年8月10日 · Maize can be an integral part of crop rotation strategies, promoting soil health and reducing pest and disease pressure. By alternating maize with other crops, farmers can break pest cycles and replenish soil nutrients.

2024年6月16日 · Maize (Zea mays), commonly referred to as corn belongs to the grass family (Poaceae). This versatile crop has been a staple food for centuries, providing sustenance and livelihoods to millions worldwide.

Maize or corn, popularly known as Makka or Makai in Hindi, is one of the most important cereal crops in the world agricultural economy both as food for man and feed for animals including poultry. It is also known as “queen of cereals”, because of very high yield potential.

Maize, also known as corn (Zea mays), is one of the most important cereal crops globally, providing food, feed, and industrial raw materials. Its adaptability to diverse environmental conditions and high productivity makes it a staple crop in many countries.

2024年12月5日 · Corn, (Zea mays), also called Indian corn or maize, cereal plant of the grass family (Poaceae) and its edible grain. The domesticated crop originated in the Americas and is one of the most widely distributed of the world’s food crops.