Agricultural Terms

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Grain

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The edible seed or seed-like fruit of grasses that are cereals.

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Kernel

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The part of the individual grain within the seed coat.

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Husk

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The dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds.

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Silk

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Elongated thread-like fiber found at the top of the corn cob.

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Ear

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The female part of the corn plant.

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Tassel

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The male part of the corn plant.

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Seed Coat

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The protective outer coat of a seed.

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Embryo

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Undeveloped seedling

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Endosperm

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The food for the seedling inside the seed.

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Crown

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The outer end of the corn kernel.