seed corn

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seed corn

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) the good quality ears or kernels of corn that are used as seed

2. assets or investments that are expected to provide profits in the future

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seed corn - good quality seeds (as kernels of corn) that are reserved for planting

seed grain

seed stock - a supply of seeds (or tubers) reserved for planting

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