dent corn

• Type de maïs de grande culture (Zea mays indentata) dont chaque grain présente une dépression ou un creux au sommet, se formant lors du séchage du grain. C'est le maïs le plus cultivé aux États-Unis, utilisé principalement pour l'alimentation animale, les produits industriels et les aliments transformés.

A type of field corn (Zea mays indentata) characterized by a depression or dent in the crown of each kernel that forms as the grain dries. It is the most widely grown corn in the United States, primarily used for animal feed, industrial products, and processed foods.

1. Type of maizeC1formalamerican

   A variety of field corn (Zea mays indentata) characterized by a dent or depression in the crown of each kernel, which appears when the grain dries. It is primarily grown for animal feed and industrial uses.

   maïs corné

   • Dent corn is the most widely grown type of corn in the United States.
   • Farmers often harvest dent corn for livestock feed.
   • The distinctive dent in the kernel gives dent corn its name.