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A passionate study of the history, influence and future of corn, a humble cereal that is the most widely cultivated crop in the world. Corn is at the origin and the future of the world.With a billion tons produced yearly, it is the most cultivated crop on Earth, the botanical symbol of global economy. From the Mayan civilization to the thousand uses of corn today, the history of the golden seed crop is as amazing as the passion it stirs. America, China and Africa love corn, contrary to Europe where it is accused of using too much water, depleting soil and being the instrument of multinational companies... Where does the truth lay?Sylvie Brunel recounts the fabulous destiny of the plant of the gods that is first a staple of the common man's diet before becoming cattle feed. In the midst of the huge environmental and agricultural challenges we face today, corn is an ally from heaven: it succeeds, where many others fail, in nourishing humanity while protecting our planet.