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zea mays indentata (n)
corn whose kernels contain both hard and soft starch and become indented at maturity
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corn whose kernels contain both hard and soft starch and become indented at maturity
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Zea mays indentata, commonly known as dent corn, is a variety of maize characterized by its distinctive indented kernels.
Dent corn is primarily grown for livestock feed, as its high starch content provides a rich source of energy.
The kernels of Zea mays indentata have a hard outer endosperm and a soft, starchy interior, which gives them their characteristic shape.
This type of maize is widely cultivated in the United States, Argentina, and other agricultural regions.
