Maize field in Central Europe near Frankfurt, Germany. (IMAGE)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Maize field in Central Europe near Frankfurt, Germany.

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Maize field in Central Europe near Frankfurt, Germany. Maize (Zea mays) is an important bioenergy crop. Its European cultivation area has expanded over the last decade, negatively affecting biodiversity.

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Image courtesy of Christian Hof.

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