There are three differences between fruit corn and sticky corn (also called waxy corn); Fruit corn and sticky corn are not corn cultivated by transgenic technology, and both have a long cultivation history.

The differences between fruit corn and waxy corn (also called waxy corn) are as follows:

1, their characteristics are different:

(1) Characteristics of fruit corn: short plant and strong tillering ability; There are flag leaves on the bracts of spikes. The seeds are light yellow or white, the embryos are large, the fruits are tender at the milk maturity stage, and they are rich in water-soluble polysaccharides, vitamin A, vitamin C, fat and protein.

(2) The characteristics of waxy corn: simple cultivation technology, short cycle, high economic value, nutritional value and processing value, which is very popular in corn industry.

2. Their origins are different:

(1) Origin of fruit corn: Fruit corn originated in Central and South America in former Colombia.

(2) The origin of waxy corn: China is the world origin center of waxy corn with a long cultivation history.

3, the classification of the two is different:

(1) Classification of fruit corn: According to the sugar content, fruit corn can be divided into ordinary fruit corn, super sweet fruit corn and fortified sweet fruit corn. Super sweet corn is a variety that can be eaten directly raw. There are four colors: yellow, white, bicolor (yellow and white) and pure white.

(2) Classification of waxy corn: waxy corn can be divided into white waxy corn, yellow waxy corn, black waxy corn (commonly known as black pearl) and colored waxy corn (flower waxy corn) by color.

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