1.0 INTRODUCTION
Botanical name:Zea mays
Maize is an annual grass in the Gramineae family, which includes such plants as wheat, rye, barley, rice, sorghum, millet and sugarcane. Maize is the most important cereal in Ghana in terms of utilization. Its production has increased over the years due to population growth, changing consumption trends and industrial applications. It is a major source of carbohydrate for humans and animals (poultry and livestock) and is cultivated in all agro-ecological zones. Maize is an annual crop where every part of the maize plant has economic value; the grain, leaves, stalk, husk, tassel and cob can all be used to produce a large variety of food and non-food products.