👉 Cornification, also known as corn plating or corn growth, is a process in which corn is grown with a layer of wax on top of it. This wax helps to protect the corn from pests and diseases, making it more resistant to them. In this context, "cornified" refers to the appearance of the corn being covered in a layer of wax. The term is used in agriculture to describe the process of growing crops with special care taken to prevent damage or disease, such as by