Zea mays

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:corn_plant
gptkb:Poaceae
gptkb:Eukaryota
gptkbp:breeding_season hybridization
gptkbp:climate temperate to tropical
gptkbp:common_name maize
gptkbp:cooking_method grilling
boiling
frying
baking
steaming
gptkbp:cultivation gptkb:product
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in traditional ceremonies
staple food in many cultures
gptkbp:disease_resistance susceptible to certain pests
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Poaceae
gptkbp:fruit_type cob
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic variability
gptkbp:genus Zea
gptkbp:growth_habit annual
gptkbp:height 1.5 to 3 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zea mays
gptkbp:hunting_technique 70 to 100 days
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Mesoamerica
gptkbp:notable_recipients gptkb:engine
ethanol
animal feed
corn starch
corn syrup
gptkbp:nutritional_value high in carbohydrates
source of fiber
contains vitamins B and E
gptkbp:pests integrated pest management strategies
gptkbp:pollinators wind pollinated
gptkbp:research_focus model organism in genetics
gptkbp:seed_dispersal 2.3 billion base pairs
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:species C4 photosynthesis
tassel
gptkbp:strategic_importance source of income for farmers
major crop worldwide
gptkbp:sustainability water usage concerns
soil erosion risks
biodiversity loss concerns
gptkbp:technology genetically modified varieties
gptkbp:uses gptkb:physicist
animal feed
industrial products
gptkbp:varieties gptkb:cereal
sweet corn
dent corn
flint corn
waxy corn