Several varieties of corn that have been grown in Mexico for millennia are in danger of going extinct due to the introduction of genetically modified varieties.
Corn prices in pesos jumped more than 10 percent overnight for the top U.S. customer as the surprise election result sent the currency plunging to an all-time low against the dollar
Steady buying by Mexico helped to offset sluggish early-season purchases.
1.4 million tons of beans and 21 million tons of white corn were cultivated last year in the country.