 Once it gets to the ovule, then the male genetic component in that pollen fertilizes with the female genetic component of the ovule. Then the miracle of life occurs and we get a kernel developing. Each silk represents a kernel of corn. So it's very important that tassels and silks are in sync with each other at the right time and in the right conditions. If the silks emerge and there's no pollen, well, that's not good. And if the pollen begins to shed from the tassel before any silks are out, that's not good.