AI Image Prompt:
An illustration of the evolution of maize over time. Starting from the left, a small, wild variant called teosinte, with a few sparse kernels and a grass-like form. Progressing to the right, depict intermediary stages showing the form gradually becoming more recognizable as modern corn, with increasingly larger and fuller cobs. The final stage on the right should be a modern maize plant, with large, full cobs and a thick, sturdy stalk. The background should gradually transition from a wild, forested area to a structured agricultural field, reflecting the domestication and cultivation of maize.