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Let’s explore the characteristics of maize, also known as corn. 1. Morphology: * Plant Body: Maize is a tall, robust, monocotyledonous grass with a distinct stem, leaves, roots, and reproductive structures. * Stem: The stem is cylindrical, unbranched (except for tillers), and exhibits nodes where leaves and branches emerge. It is filled with a spongy pith. * Leaves: Maize leaves are long, linear, and parallel-veined, characteristic of monocots. They have a distinct sheath that encircles the stem and a blade that expands outwards. * Roots: The root system is a combination of adventitious (brace) roots arising from the lower nodes of the stem and seminal roots originating from the embryo. This provides strong anchorage and efficient nutrient uptake. * Reproductive Structures: * Tassel: The male inflorescence, located at the top of the plant, consists of numerous slender branches bearing tiny flowers with anthers. * Ear: The female inflorescence, typically found lower on the st

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