Teosinte, Corn, and Hybrid (IMAGE) Genetics Society of America Caption Left: Teosinte ear; right: corn ear; center: ear from the first generation hybrid of a cross between teosinte and corn. Credit John Doebley Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.