Posted 6/2/2012 22:58 (#2411304 - in reply to #2410764) Subject: Re: does drought stress make corn purple pics
west central Iowa
I was always told that the purple coloring was due to sugar storage. Basically the plant is making more photosynthate than it can use. Usually when the weather warms and plant growth picks up the coloring will return to normal. Really seem to notice it when cool, or cool and wet.
does drought stress make corn purple pics
