A summer occupation in maize-growing regions is detasseling the maize: removing unwanted male flowers so that female flowers on the same plant are pollinated by the desired pollen for the hybrid maize. Which of the following best describes maize plant flowers?

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Maize plants are monoecious, meaning they have separate male and female flowers on the same plant. The male flowers are the tassels at the top, which produce pollen, and the female flowers are the ears, which produce the kernels. Detasseling involves removing the male flowers to control pollination.

A Summer Occupation in Maize-Growing Regions Is Detasseling the Maize