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Have You Seen These Abnormal Corn Ears?

By Pam Knox

The Indiana PrairieFarmer posted an interesting slideshow this week describing the different ways that ears of corn can become deformed. Of the thirteen ways listed, most of them are related at least in part to unusual temperature or drought stresses that occurred at specific points in the development of the ear. You can view the slide show and read about the stressors that cause each abnormality here.

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Source : uga.edu

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