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Corn
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Maize (Zea mays L. ssp. mays), known as corn in some countries, is a cereal grain domesticated in Mesoamerica and subsequently spread throughout the American continents. After European contact with the Americas in the late 15th century and early 16th century, Maize spread to the rest of the world.
Maize is the largest crop in the Americas (270 million metric tons annually in the U.S. alone). Hybrid maize, due to its high grain yield due to heterosis ("hybrid vigour"), is preferred by farmers over conventional varieties. While some maize varieties grow 7 metres (23 ft) tall at certain locations, commercial maize has been bred for a height of 2.5 metres (8 ft). Sweet corn is usually shorter than field-corn varieties.
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Mission |
| EnviroOne's goal is to promote
sustainable living and environmental stewardship. |
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Our Efforts |
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EnviroOne's staff has visited Africa (including Liberia and Sierra
Leone) to promote clean energy production and sustainable
agriculture. EnviroOne is raising funds and organizing efforts
to assist with the Shoamokin Creek River cleanup in Coal Township
PA. This effort will assist with the reduction of acid mine drainage
(AMD) into the Delaware River and Chesapeake Bay.
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