What is the meaning of John 12:24?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Most certainly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

World English Bible (WEB)

Verily{G281}, verily{G281}, I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, Except{G3362} a corn{G2848} of wheat{G4621} fall{G4098}{(G5631)} into{G1519} the ground{G1093} and die{G599}{(G5632)}, it{G846} abideth{G3306}{(G5719)} alone{G3441}: but{G1161} if{G1437} it die{G599}{(G5632)}, it bringeth forth{G5342}{(G5719)} much{G4183} fruit{G2590}.

Strong's King James

(24) Amen, amen I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the land dying it remains alone but if it dies, it produces much fruit.

The F.O.G*

[24] I tell you the absolute truth: Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it produces many seeds."

The F.O.G Paraphrase

verily, verily, I say to you, if the grain of the wheat, having fallen to the earth, may not die, itself remaineth alone; and if it may die, it doth bear much fruit;

Young's Literal Translation