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