The following points highlight the four nutrients required for maize production and which were considered as the major plant nutrients for enhancing the crop productivity: 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Secondary and Micronutrients. 1. Nitrogen: As a general rule, provided other conditions are not limiting, maize responds favourably to large applications of nitrogen. […]
4 Nutrients Required for Maize Production | Agronomy
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Classification of Maize | Maize | Agronomy
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Maize is commonly classified into five groups based on the amount, quality and arrangement of kernel endosperm. This classification is in use for such a long time, its origin is not obvious. 1. Dent: Kernels have very hard, vitreous, horney endosperm at the side and back but the central core is soft and floury. This […]
Climatic Requirements for Maize Cultivation | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the climatic requirements for maize cultivation. Maize can be grown over a wide environmental range. It is essentially a crop of warm countries with adequate moisture. Bulk of the crop is grown in warmer parts of temperate regions and in humid subtropics. It is mainly grown from 50°N […]