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This bachelor study is focused on a cultivation of Zea Mays and its use in current economic conditions in Czech Republic. This thesis describes the origin of Zea Mays, its morphology, the botanical division, agrotechnology of cultivation and harvest methods. Corn harvest is very diverse, harvest for grain, production silage or forage is processed to green feed for farm animals. Thesis is also focused on the application of the corn in the food industry, energetic and in pharmacy. Last years, a greater portion of corn production is being used for biofuel production. Costs incurred on corn production, comparison of average costs of grain and silage production in Czech Republic are described in conclusion. Due to need for organic fertilizing of corn intended for harvest is this kind of corn more costly than corn with purpose of silage. |
