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Yes. Maize (corn) is a staple food all over North America. Crops used for human consumption are specialized sweet corns and very tender. And that's not all. It is also grown to make a sweetener called high fructose corn syrup which actually has a higher glycemic index than sugar made from cane. Maize is also grown to make alcohol for use as a motor fuel. And, it is grown to make feed for animals.
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Is mealies a stem?
No, mealies, also known as maize or corn, are not a stem; they are the seeds of the maize plant. The edible part of the plant is the kernel, which grows on ears that develop on the plant's stalk (stem). The stalk supports the plant and transports nutrients, but the mealies themselves are the reproductive structures that can grow into new maize plants.
What plant does a sweetcorn come from?
They are the fruit/seed pod. They grow from a fluffy bud part.
Is Maize a CAM plant?
No, maize is not a CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) plant. Maize follows the C4 photosynthetic pathway, which is different from the CAM pathway in terms of carbon fixation and timing of metabolic processes.
Are streptocarpus flowers edible?
Every part of this plant is edible
What part of plant is used to propagate maize?
Maize is propagated using its seeds, which are the fertilized ovules of the plant. Each seed contains the embryo and the necessary nutrients for the initial growth of the new plant. When planted in the soil, these seeds germinate and develop into new maize plants.
Is mealies a stem?
No, mealies, also known as maize or corn, are not a stem; they are the seeds of the maize plant. The edible part of the plant is the kernel, which grows on ears that develop on the plant's stalk (stem). The stalk supports the plant and transports nutrients, but the mealies themselves are the reproductive structures that can grow into new maize plants.
What plant produces corn?
The corn plant produces corn. Or rather, corn produces corn.
What type of plant is young maize plant?
Maize plant is a monocot belonging to grass family. It is C4 plant metabolically.
What kingdom does maize plant belong to?
The maize plant belongs to the Plantae kingdom.
What plant does a sweetcorn come from?
They are the fruit/seed pod. They grow from a fluffy bud part.
Is Maize a CAM plant?
No, maize is not a CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) plant. Maize follows the C4 photosynthetic pathway, which is different from the CAM pathway in terms of carbon fixation and timing of metabolic processes.
A Tall annual grass cultivated for its yellow edible grains?
maize
In which year was maize invented?
Maize is a natural plant. No-one invented it.
What makes a plant edible and inedible?
edible
Are there edible plants in Antarctica?
Yes there is an edible plant in Antarctica. The sub-Antarctic edible plant is known as Kerguelen Cabbage.
What is the national plant of Malawi?
maize
What edible part of the onion?
The entire onion plant is edible.
