In pod corn, each kernel is enclosed in its own husk. Many colorful and flavorful types of corn are still grown in the southwestern United States and in Central and South America. Collectively these types are sometimes referred to as 'Indian corn' and are grown in the United States for the decorative ears. Within the last 20 years, sweet corn breeders have introduced new genes which further increase kernel sugar content and extend shelf life. Most vitamins and minerals are present in at least small amounts but a solely corn-based diet provides inadequate niacin for human health, leading to deficiency diseases such as pellagra.
Yellow corn has higher vitamin A content than white corn.
One 77g ear of yellow corn provides 11 percent RDA thiamin, 3g protein, and 85 calories. Per capita sweet corn consumption in pounds. 1992 11.9 9.0 6.4 Integrated Pest Management Life cycles and monitoring and control practices for some of the common insect pests in the southern states are described in Integrated Pest Management. Some of the important diseases of vegetables in the South and their control are described in Disease Management. The general principles of insect and disease IPM programs are also described in their respective chapters.