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Mais da ceroso

English translation: waxy corn


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Italian term or phrase:mais da ceroso
English translation:waxy corn
Entered by: Maria_Rita
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15:54 Mar 17, 2011
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Agriculture / Corn/maize
Italian term or phrase: Mais da ceroso
Looking for the translation of 'mais da ceroso' as a type of corn. As technical as possible, please.
The subject matter is harvesting in general, also mentions corn used as Biogas matter.

May also simply be 'mais ceroso'.
Eoghan Price
Italy
Local time: 02:36
Waxy corn
Explanation:
or waxy maize
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Maria_Rita
Local time: 02:36
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Summary of answers provided
3 +1Waxy corn
Maria_Rita
3zea mays Ceratina KuleshLucrezia Amedeo


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Waxy corn


Explanation:
or waxy maize


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waxy_corn
Maria_Rita
Local time: 02:36
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 4

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agree  BdiL: It refers to the stage of maturity of the grain
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
zea mays Ceratina Kulesh


Explanation:
as technical as possible

http://www.nowpublic.com/environment/waxy-corn-zea-mays-cera...

Zea mays Ceratina Kulesh or ‘Waxy Corn’ :
The kernel when cut or broken gives a waxy appearance. It produces the starch similar to tapioca starch for making adhesive for articles.

Lucrezia Amedeo
Italy
Local time: 02:36
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 8
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Mar 22, 2011 - Changes made by Maria_Rita:
Created KOG entryKudoZ term => KOG term


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