corn roots grew about 2.75" per leaf stage to a maximum depth of 60". Corn roots initially grew at a slow rate of 0.29" per day up to fifth leaf and from then on at a rate of 1.22" per day until ...

Planting corn at a depth of 2” when soil moisture is adequate is ideal for nodal root development, according to Paul Yoder, Pioneer field agronomist. Nodal roots are vital for structural support ...