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                                                                                                 Maize Botanical name – Zea mays Family – Poaceae Origen – Mexico v   Important Points F Maize is called the queen of cereal crops. F Its fruit is of caryopsis type. F Nutritive value: - Protein 11%, Fat 3.6%, Mineral salts 1.5%, Carbohydrate 66%, Oil 4%. F A protein called 'gene' is found in maize, in which deficiency of two essential amino acids called tryptophan and lysine is found. F In Rajasthan, maize is grown in maximum quantity in Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara. F The cultivation of baby corn was first started in Thailand in the world. F Emasculation is...