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Corn is one of the world’s most productive and dominant crops. It is grown extensively as food for both humans and livestock, as a biofuel, and as a crude material in industry. Corn is the third largest plant-based food source in the world. The grain is high in dietary fiber and rich in antioxidants. Despite its importance as a major food in many parts of the world, corn is inferior to other cereals in nutritional value. Its protein is of poor quality, and it is deficient in niacin. Diets in which it predominates can result in pellagra (niacin-deficiency disease). However, ...(100 of 1427 words)