tern 



Stem 



Tap Root 



FIG. 9 (a). The Germination of 

 Corn. The tap root is appearing 

 and the embryo plant is much in- 

 creased in size. 



Ground Line 



FIG. 9 (6). The Germination of 

 Corn. Tap root longer and stem 

 appearing. Note how the stem is 

 growing upward toward the light 

 and the root downward into the 

 soil. 



Tap Root 



FIG. 9 (c). The Germination of 

 Corn. Stem breaking through 

 the Soil. 



FIG. 9 (d). The Corn Seedling. 

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