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Corn
History
Believed to be domesticated in Mesoamerica by the Olmec and the Mayans
Mayan Corn God
History
2500 B.C. - Corn spread through much of the Americas
History
15th and 16th centuries - Corn was brought to Europe by the explorers and traders
Characteristics
Scientific name: Zea mays
Has 6 major types (dent, flint, pod, popcorn, flour, and sweet)
Type of fruit: Grain
Has shallow roots, susceptible to droughts
Could grow in varied climates
DIMBOA
Immature corn shoots accumulate a strong antibiotic called DIMBOA
Natural defines against insects, fungi, and bacteria
Lessens as the plant matures
DISTRIBUTION OF CORN
ALL AROUND THE WOOOOOOORRLD
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The End