Wild Type Maize (IMAGE) Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Caption Whereas the mature kernels in wild-type maize (below) sit naked on the cob, in pod corn (above), they are wrapped in individual leaf-like organs. Credit Grosardt, MPIPZ Cologne Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.