Corn development and final yields The number of harvestable kernels per ear is an important contributor to the grain-yield potential of a corn plant. Severe plant stress during ear formation may ...

Figure 2. Longitudinal section through base of corn plant, showing fifth leaf attachment (at top of first noticeable elongated internode.) Growth stages AFTER tasseling are identified according to ...

Many people are concerned about how the continued dry conditions and recent hot weather are affecting the corn crop. Corn growth and development are influenced by dry and hot weather before, ...

Biotech company Corn Next has released CornNext-17, a corn starch-based material made through a natural fermentation process. It can be used to make biodegradable packaging such as straws ...

Severe outbreaks of the disease can cause up to 30-50% yield loss in dent corn if the disease is established before tassel [1]. NCLB also causes significant reduction in ... Leaf blades, sheaths, and ...

FoodMan • Corn: When it comes to corn, the fresher, the better. I look for ears that feel heavy for their size, with moist, ...