Corny Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. - kernels
  2. 5. - joints
  3. 7. - grow out from nodes
  4. 8. - releases pollin
  5. 9. - male flower
  6. 11. - spongy tissue rich in starch
  7. 13. - has to be planted by human
  8. 16. - corn silk has to show for it to occur
  9. 17. - covers ear
Down
  1. 2. - seed-bearing spike
  2. 3. - silk
  3. 4. - inside the husk
  4. 6. - process to get kernels
  5. 10. - female flower
  6. 12. roots- above-ground roots
  7. 14. - traps pollen grains
  8. 15. - depends on warmth and quality of soil