Definition
detasseling
noun
- the process or act of removing the tassel from a corn plant, typically done to prevent self-pollination in seed production
Usage: agricultural practice; common in corn/maize cultivation
verb
- present participle of detassel; to remove the tassel from a corn plant
Usage: agricultural practice
Examples
- Detasseling is an important step in hybrid corn seed production.
- Farmers hire workers to help with detasseling during the growing season.
- The crew spent the morning detasseling the corn plants in the field.
- Detasseling prevents unwanted pollination between corn varieties.
- Many teenagers earn summer income by detasseling corn.
- The detasseling process must be completed before the pollen is released.