Nature versus nurture: Environment exerts greater influence on corn health than genetics
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 12:10
in Earth & Climate
Corn is one of the most important staple crops in the world—over 1 billion metric tons of corn are harvested each year, comprising 37 percent of the global cereal production. Corn production occupies an estimated 188 million hectares—roughly the size of Mexico—and utilizes 13 percent of the world's arable land. Because of this, there is a vested interest in keeping corn healthy.