Corn is a type of plant from the Poaceae family. It is the third most important crop in the world after wheat and rice, Its original habitat is southern Mexico and Guatemala.
Corn is used for many purposes, including:
- Food: Levantine corn is eaten fresh, frozen, or canned. It is also used in making bread, flour and desserts.
- Fodder: Levantine corn is used as animal fodder. Such as cows and chickens.
- Industry: Corn is used in the production of sugar, oil, paper and plastic.