(or maize ) is a widely cultivated cereal grass known for its large ears of starchy seeds. Originally domesticated in Mexico nearly 10,000 years ago from a wild grass called teosinte , it has become the world’s most produced crop. It is uniquely versatile, serving as a dietary staple, livestock feed, and a raw material for industrial products like biofuel and bioplastics. Quick Facts
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