Researchers in China have identified a rare genetic variant that boosts corn protein levels by nearly 50% without sacrificing yields A team of Chinese scientists has identified a rare gene from ...

Discover why corn is called corn in America, how the term meant different grains in England, Scotland, and Ireland, and learn about maize's ..

Maize (Zea mays L.) plays an important role in global food security. During 9,000 years of maize domestication and breeding, ...

Corn is a colossal grain in the global food and feed chain, with the U.S. producing roughly 30% of the world's supply, or nearly 278 million metric tons in the 2024–25 growing season alone. But its ...