ABSTRACT
The word 'corn' is a generic term for a grain or cereal, commonly used in United States of America, Canada and Australia. Baby corn development in Thailand began in 1976 with the open-pollinated varieties, and subsequently, the hybrids were developed. Baby corn belongs to the tribe Maydeae of the family Poaceae (Graminae). Baby corn is primarily used in Asian cuisine, and now, its consumption is highest in Asia. Baby corn has edible tender cobs, which are good source of proteins, lipids and pro-vitamin A due to light yellow in colour. In India, only a fresh whole ear is eaten after boiling in water and generally it is not roasted as in field corn for fresh consumption. Baby corn is a monocot, monoecious, annual and highly cross-pollinated crop. Baby corn grows well in almost all types of soil but well-drained deep clay to light sandy loam soils rich in organic matter with adequate water-holding capacity is ideal.
