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Although archaeological evidence indicates that corn has been cultivated for over 7000 years in Mexico, the exact origin of the corn plant remains a mystery. Today corn is one of the most important cereal grains grown worldwide, having been hybridized into numerous varieties for food and non-food purposes. The kernels are used for human and livestock consumption, while the corn cob and its extracts are used for a variety of industrial purposes such as the making of nylon fibers and the production of synthetic rubber.
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