The scientific or botanical name of corn is Zea mays. While it is known as corn in some parts of the world, others know it as maize. Corn or maize is an example of cereal that many people believe originates from Central America. In fact, it has been grown in southern Mexico for over 10,000 years.
Currently, corn is grown almost in all parts of the world. As a result, it has become a popular cereal grain because of its versatility. If you are making plans to grow corn, remember there are about six types of corn, they are flour corn, sweet corn, flint corn, popcorn, pod corn, and dent corn.
While all six types of corn are grown in a similar way, it is important to know that they have different characteristics. Also, they have different uses, although you can still consider the six types of corn as food. Corn is also used in gas and oil, plastic, livestock field, etc.