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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Dent Corn ==<br /> <br /> [[File:YellowCorn.jpg|Dent corn kernels|thumb|right]]<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Dent corn&#039;&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;Zea mays indentata&#039;&#039;), also known as &#039;&#039;&#039;field corn&#039;&#039;&#039;, is a type of [[corn]] (maize) that is primarily grown for animal feed, industrial products, and processed food products. It is characterized by its distinctive &quot;dent&quot; in the crown of each kernel, which forms as the corn dries and shrinks. This type of corn is a staple in the agricultural industry due to its versatility and high yield.<br /> <br /> == Characteristics ==<br /> <br /> Dent corn is distinguished by its hard outer shell and soft, starchy interior. The kernels are typically yellow or white, although other colors can occur. The &quot;dent&quot; in the kernel is caused by the drying of the soft starch in the center, which shrinks more than the hard starch on the outer edges.<br /> <br /> Dent corn plants are tall, robust, and can reach heights of up to 12 feet. They have a strong stalk that supports the large ears of corn, which can contain up to 800 kernels each.<br /> <br /> == Uses ==<br /> <br /> Dent corn is primarily used for animal feed, providing a high-energy food source for livestock such as cattle, pigs, and poultry. It is also a key ingredient in the production of [[ethanol]], a renewable fuel source.<br /> <br /> In the food industry, dent corn is processed into a variety of products, including cornmeal, corn syrup, and corn oil. It is also used to make masa, the dough used in traditional [[Mexican cuisine]] for tortillas and tamales.<br /> <br /> == Cultivation ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Field,_corn,_Liechtenstein,_Mountains,_Alps,_Vaduz,_sky,_clouds,_landscape.jpg|Corn field in Liechtenstein|thumb|left]]<br /> <br /> Dent corn is grown in many parts of the world, with the [[United States]] being the largest producer. The [[Corn Belt]], a region in the Midwestern United States, is particularly known for its extensive corn production.<br /> <br /> The cultivation of dent corn requires well-drained soil and a warm growing season. Farmers typically plant the seeds in the spring, and the corn is harvested in the late summer or early fall. Modern agricultural practices, including the use of [[genetically modified organisms]] (GMOs), have increased the yield and disease resistance of dent corn.<br /> <br /> == Related Pages ==<br /> <br /> * [[Maize]]<br /> * [[Corn Belt]]<br /> * [[Ethanol fuel]]<br /> * [[Animal feed]]<br /> * [[Genetically modified maize]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Corn]]<br /> [[Category:Agriculture]]<br /> [[Category:Zea mays]]</div>

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