Why is this important to the plant embryo? Examine various stages of the germination of both beans and corn shown in the course. What similarities and differences do they have?

Why is it important for a corn seed?

And the bean seed?

Corn is the second most plentiful cereal grown for human consumption, and many cultures around the world have lived on this grain. Corn is a versatile crop, and everything on a corn plant is useable ... The husk of the corn is traditionally used in making tamales. The kernels are ground into food.

Dry-edible beans are nitrogen-fixating crops, meaning they put nitrogen back into the soil. Many farmers use beans as an important part of their crop rotation because nitrogen is an essential nutrient for growing healthy, productive plants. Nitrogen fixation is unique attribute of beans and other legumes.