It would later become cemented as a name for the plant when a scientific name was settled on -- Zea mays. In Europe, maize (or a cognate thereof) is the word of choice, and you can trace this back ...

A new study has identified a genetic circuit in plants that controls individual leaf growth and allows the plants to adapt to ...

Top of the to-do list when planning this year’s forage maize crops should be to check soil pH and correct where necessary.

To grow the corn of tomorrow, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory geneticists and plant biologists are digging up maize’s ancient roots. The domestication of maize is one of the greatest examples of ...

Maize Best Practices Plant maize when soil temperature reaches a minimum of 50° F. When soil moisture is high, a planting depth of 1.5 to 2 inches is appropriate. In drier soils, plant deeper at ...

Host plant resistance is important to maintain because if pests become resistant to Bt toxins it will be needed as a backup method of pest control. Finally, Bt maize should be especially ...