The corn genome has be sequenced. It is hoped that this basic research will lead to the development of crops that can withstand global climate change, add nutritional value to grain, sequester more atmospheric carbon in agricultural soils, or boost yields so crops can meet growing demands for food, feed, fiber and fuel. The genome of corn is very similar to the genomes of rice, wheat, sorghum, prairie grasses and turf grasses. Therefore, the draft of the corn genome should be able to help researchers improve the other cereals and grasses.