How did corn reach Europe after contact between the Americas and Europe?

Corn, also known as maize, was introduced to Europe following the contact between the Americas and Europe that began with the voyages of Christopher Columbus and other explorers and colonizers.1

As part of the Columbian Exchange, corn was one of the many crops native to the Americas that were imported to Europe. Following its introduction, the plant spread globally to all areas suitable for its cultivation. Its adoption had a significant impact on European agriculture, particularly after 1700, as it provided a staple food source that could grow in environments unsuitable for traditional European grains and tubers, thereby helping to support population growth and improve famine resistance.231