Corn plant illustration with benefits of early weed control, Zea mays ©2007.

This botanical art image was painted by artist Alison Schroeer of Schroeer Scientific Illustration.

Botanical illustration artwork of corn plant, showing increased root growth in plants with no competition from weeds. Corn surrounded by weeds may show increased height and more above-ground vegetative growth, but it comes at the expense of root volume, leading to decreased yield. Drawing created with graphite on film and Photoshop. This biological drawing is in full color. Botanical, medical, and other natural science illustrations are available on commission. Please contact us to discuss a drawing or painting, and we can create biological art to your specifications.