A corn plant’s overall health—and potential ... or lateral seminal roots (roots that emerge from the seed embryo behind the coleoptile). This damage does not cause immediate seedling death ...

The mesocotyl is identified as a white, stem-like plant organ that develops during seed germination and connects the corn seed to the base of the coleoptile ... such as acetochlor), kernel position ...

It does mean you need to give consideration to fertilizer management. Ferrie explains that seed corn with tears in the embryo axis is susceptible to salt burn from in-furrow fertilizer applications.

Wondering how to preserve sweet corn seeds? Saving seeds from sweet corn is an easy way to keep your harvest delicious year after year. The Seed Garden (Seed Savers Exchange, 2015) by Micaela ...