Advances in Maize Science

<p>This new volume offers a multi-pronged perspective on maize science bringing together important recent research advances from several disciplines. The volume covers maize from origin to biotechnology. It provides an overview of recent world maize production along with technological advancements and green strategies in maize science. The authors cover the background of maize its origin and domestication ideotypes botany taxonomy physiology of crop growth methods of cultivation production nutritional functions biotic and abiotic stress impacts postharvest management and technology maize grain quality and advances in breeding and biotechnology filling a gap in the literature of maize.</p>