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Exploring Growth and Self-Recycling with Corn!

At the Corn Booth, you’ll discover how corn plants grow and “recycle” themselves as they develop. Explore the life cycle of this incredible plant, learn how low nutrition affects its growth, how corn cells are organized, and about their natural repair processes.
But that’s not all . . . grab a jar with colorful glass-gem Indian corn kernels for planting at home and some yummy popcorn while you're here! It’s science, snacks, and fun all in one place!

 

Presented by:

  • Karine Prado, Research Specialist, Plant Resilience Institute, MSU
  • Matt Stata, Postdoc, Plant Resilience Institute, MSU

Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • STEAM Expo Days 149

For more information:

Read more about Exploring Growth and Self-Recycling with Corn! (external site)

Times and Locations

  • 4/5/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202

  • 4/6/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202

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