Corn

Cereal Crop: A type of grass cultivated for its edible grains or seeds. Corn is one such crop that has been widely grown and consumed globally post-Columbian Exchange.

Mesoamerica: A historical region in North America where ancient civilizations like Maya and Aztecs thrived. These civilizations were among the firsts to cultivate corn.

Monoculture: The cultivation of a single crop in a given area. This practice can be seen in many parts of U.S where vast fields are dedicated solely for growing corn.