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Humans have used corn as a staple item in their diet for thousands of years, and this long, important association has provided many interesting topics- How and when did people domesticate corn? How is it used? Why are there so many different kinds of corn? (Did you know that there are thousands of varieties of corn?) What is unique about the genetics of corn and why is it such an interesting species to study? You’ll find the answers to these questions and much more by exploring this website.

Maize Education

Archaeological HistoryLearn about the archaeological history of maize...

GeneticsPeople have used corn for thousands of years and selected many different kinds of corn. Learn about the genetics of this crop from ancient to modern times.

EcologyLearn about the ecology of maize...

CultureLearn about the cultural history of maize...

Kernels of KnowledgeLearn fun facts about corn that you probably didn't know!

Maize Activities

Where in the World Does Our Food Come from?An activity designed to teach about the domestication of food staples around the world.

Maize Outreach

Economic Botany Science Box Educators can check out a science box about Economic botany. Science boxes are designed to be used by teachers of grades K-8. Each box has a variety of materials (videos, books, posters, games, artifacts, and objects) on a specific natural history topic.

National Botanic Garden Exhibit Learn about the Maize Exhibit at the National Botanic Garden...

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