The germination of maize: a seed of life and culture in Mexico

Germination is the fundamental process that marks the beginning of a plant’s life cycle. In the case of maize, this process acquires special relevance, not only from the biological point of view, but also historical and cultural, especially in Mexico, where maize is the basis of food and a symbol of national identity. Mexico is considered the cradle of corn. Thousands of years ago, Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Maya and Aztecs domestica…