Science Specials
Maize
Maize—or “corn”—has a history dating back to the beginning of agriculture, and today is used for everything from livestock feed and human consumption, to the production of starch, sweeteners, corn oil, beverage and industrial alcohol, fuel ethanol, and plastics.
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There is a tremendous amount of genetic diversity in maize. (7m 23s)
Maize | Geneticist's Growing Season
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What do scientists need to consider when growing a field of maize? (6m 56s)
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Maize is also one of the most genetically diverse crops. (7m 22s)
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