1. the process or act of removing the tassel from a corn plant, typically done to prevent self-pollination in seed production
Usage: agricultural practice; common in corn/maize cultivation

1. present participle of detassel; to remove the tassel from a corn plant
Usage: agricultural practice

Examples

• Detasseling is an important step in hybrid corn seed production.
• Farmers hire workers to help with detasseling during the growing season.
• The crew spent the morning detasseling the corn plants in the field.
• Detasseling prevents unwanted pollination between corn varieties.
• Many teenagers earn summer income by detasseling corn.
• The detasseling process must be completed before the pollen is released.