These corn cobs were harvested right after the dent stage of development. The cobs on the left had an inadequate supply of water during their growth.  Notice the size difference between the two sets of cobs. Water is essential for proper corn growth. Inadequate amounts may severely reduce the yield of corn to be harvested.

Corn cob growth dehydration

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Description: These corn cobs were harvested right after the dent stage of development. The cobs on the left had an inadequate supply of water during their growth. Notice the size difference between the two sets of cobs. Water is essential for proper corn growth. Inadequate amounts may severely reduce the yield of corn to be harvested.

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