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Teosinte and maize

Image of teosinte and maize on a green background.

Teosinte is an ancient grain thought to have been selectively bred into maize 6,000 to 10,000 years ago. It has few kernels, and they are enclosed in a hard casing.

Rights: John Doebley, CC BY 4.0
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