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It is a crop first domesticated by the Mesoamerican civilizations that first appeared there, some 3000 years ago. As corn is an edible cereal on par to rice and wheat, it is one of the most important crops.

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Corn was 'domesticated' in Mexico, some 3000 years ago. Since then, it has been traditionally grown over there.

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The western states of Sinaloa, Michoacan, Jalisco and Guerrero contribute with 49.7% of Mexico's corn production. The rest is grown in central and southern Mexico.

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