Megan Schipanski This video describes popcorn, a class of corn that has been selected for its thick …
Popcorn
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Corn Domestication
Patrick Byrne Domestication of corn from its wild ancestor teosinte occurred in Mexico about 8,000 years ago. …
Corn Recurrent Selection
Patrick Byrne This video explains and illustrates the plant breeding practice known as recurrent selection, a cyclical …
Dent Corn
Meagan Schipanski This video describes dent corn, a highly productive crop grown primarily for carbohydrates for livestock …
Corn Hybrids
Patrick Byrne This video explains and illustrates the concept of hybrid vigor, the improved performance of offspring …
Corn Landraces
Patrick Byrne Landraces are traditional varieties selected by farmers for adaptation to local conditions and food preferences. …