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“Floppy” corn – another side effect of dry conditions

June 8, 2021 8:51 AM
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The dry conditions are causing some to see what is known as “floppy” corn (aka rootless corn). Rootless corn is easy to diagnose – simply dig up plants that are not standing erect like they should be, then gently knock off the soil to get a look at the roots. With rootless corn you will see the seminal roots but no, or poorly developed, nodal roots.  

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