Corn Production

Image Gallery

The Image Gallery contains photographs that show normal and abnormal aspects of corn growth and development. The photographs can act as a diagnostic tool during the growing season.

Photographs within this web site may only be used for educational purposes and must remain as originally displayed (with copyright and ISU logo). Please contact Lori (

labend (at) iastate (dot) edu
or 515.294.5692) if you have questions.

All Photos > Growth & Development > [2] Root Development

Root development of a young seedling

Normal brace root development

Developing brace roots will not penetrate down into dry topsoil

Brace root lengths vary due to non-favorable conditions (dry topsoil) during brace root formation

Normal brace root development from plant to plant
 
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