Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
detassel
verb
/dɪˈtæs.əl/
Definition
To remove the tassels from a plant, especially corn.
Examples
- The workers were hired to detassel the corn fields early in the morning.
- Detasseling is an essential step in producing high-quality hybrid corn.
- Farmers often use specialized machinery to detassel large fields efficiently.
Meaning
Detasseling is a farming practice used primarily in hybrid corn production to ensure the pollination of the female plants. By removing the tassels (the flower part that produces pollen) from specific plants, farmers can control the pollination process.
Synonyms
- Remove tassels
- Crop management
- Pollination control
