A study published in Cell uncovers the deep evolutionary roots of flint and dent maize (also commonly known as "corn"), two foundational varieties central to modern maize breeding and cultivation.

This migration coincided with the introduction to the Yucatán of improved varieties of maize. Maize had originated in southwestern Mexico around 9,000 years ago and was dispersed to South America ...

The oldest surviving maize types are found in the Mexican highlands where it diversified before moving to the lowlands. Early maize plants were short with one cob (also called ear). Centuries of ...

Agriculture Executive Dr Davis Mwangoma said the maize varieties are high yielding, drought tolerant and offer a high level of tolerance to diseases. Dr Mwangoma said this may also improve food ...