Wind Lodging Effects On Corn Growth and Grain Yield

Wind lodging often occurs in late June and early July when severe thunderstorms are likely and corn is most vulnerable. Corn in mid-vegetative stages of development has sufficient top growth to be impacted by severe winds but inadequate brace root formation to firmly anchor plants against these forces. Later brace root development will reduce the risk of lodging. This article discusses wind-induced lodging and its effects on corn development and grain yield.

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