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Agriculture · Q732

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 732

Q732

Flint corn is commonly grown in India is also known as

A.
Zea mays indentata
B.
Zea mays indurata
Answer
C.
Zea mays everta
D.
Zea mays saccharata

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Flint corn is commonly known as Indian corn or Zea Mays Indurata.
In this variety, each kernel has a hard outer layer being as hard as flint to protect the soft endosperm. It has low water content which makes it more resistant to freezing than other vegetables.