This book shares the wonder of science and plant genetics with young students, teachers, and popular audiences. It will stimulate curiosity about plants, using corn (maize) mutants as a means to achieve this goal. Maize and corn are the same thing. Plant scientists, such as the authors of this book, often use the word "maize," but the general public more frequently use the word "corn." Both maize and corn are correct as common names. The scientific...