Zea mays ‘everta’ is called as – (RJ ACF 2011)

✅Explanation:
-Zea mays 'everta' is the scientific name for popcorn, a type of corn with a hard kernel that expands and pops when heated.
-Popcorn kernels have a hard, moisture-resistant outer shell (pericarp) that traps steam as the kernel is heated, leading to the popping phenomenon.

📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Dent corn (Zea mays indentata) is a common type of field corn primarily used for animal feed and the production of various industrial products like ethanol and corn starch.
-Soft corn (Zea mays amylacea) has a soft, starchy kernel that lacks the hard outer shell required for popping and is mainly used for making cornmeal and grits.
-Sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata) is characterized by its high sugar content and is typically consumed fresh, canned, or frozen. Its kernels are tender.
-Flint Corn: Zea mays var. indurate
-Baby Corn: Zea mays var. ceratina