Maize, the next Cereal

Maize(Zea mays L) (2N=20)
*annual grass of height 2-3m. Having flag leaf on each node.
*grow 3mm/day.
*domesticated by mesoamericans.
*female part is Ear and male is Tassel.
*each ear contain 200-400 kernels.
*queen of cereals.

IMPORTANCE:
*used both as feed and food.
*first position in production and productivity.
*second largest cereal of Nepal.
*AGDP 6.88% value.
*for various purpose:
-QPM:high protein content.
-baby corn:as vegetable.
-sweet corn:high energy value.
-pop corn:snack.
-waxy corn:industrial value.
-high oil corn:for oil.
*10%protein, 70% carbohydrates, 10%albuminoides, 1.4%ash, 2.3%CF.
*Zein known as maize protein.
*corn flakes(breakfast)
*starch(made by wet milling process)
*beverages(Whisky)
*maize fodder
*grain feed
*roasted maize
*corn ethanol
*industrial use(for paper goods, textiles, paints etc)
*stigmas from female flowers, are sold as herbal supplements.

...to be continued!