Maize Production in India 2019-20

Maize Production in India 2019-20

Maize production in India during the 2019-20 season witnessed significant growth, firmly establishing the country as a major player in the global maize market. Favourable weather conditions, coupled with technological advancements and government support, contributed to the overall success of the maize industry. India’s diverse agro-climatic zones and suitable soil conditions played a crucial role…

Maize Production in India 2017-18

Maize Production in India 2017-18

The year 2017-18 witnessed a remarkable surge in maize production in India, showcasing the nation’s agricultural prowess. Indian farmers, fueled by their passion and determination, embraced cutting-edge technologies and modern farming practices to achieve outstanding yields. The favorable climatic conditions across different regions played a vital role in supporting maize cultivation. Additionally, the widespread adoption…

Maize Production in India 2016-17

Maize Production in India 2016-17

Maize production in India witnessed a significant growth during the period of 2016-2017. The country’s agricultural sector experienced favorable climatic conditions, coupled with improved farming practices and technological advancements. As a result, maize production reached noteworthy levels, contributing to food security and economic development. Farmers across various regions of India adopted modern agricultural techniques, including…

Screening of Maize Elite Inbred Lines for Resistance to Sesamia inferens

Screening of Maize Elite Inbred Lines for Resistance to Sesamia inferens

Maize (Zea Mays L.) is most widely distributed crop and ranks third in world crop production while I India. It is regarded as an important food grain, feed and fodder crop. More than sixty species of insects have been reported to attack maize crop during its different stages of growth. (Anon. 1998. Among the different…

India corn likely to rise on low supplies, higher demand

India corn likely to rise on low supplies, higher demand

“Demand from feed makers is very strong. They are buying whatever supplies are reaching the market. Prices are unlikely to go down as demand for poultry products is expected to rise during ongoing winter season,” said Shreedhar Reddy, a trader in Davangere, Karnataka, the largest producer of corn in India. Demand for poultry products usually…

Genetic analysis of flowering period in Rabi maize (Zea Mays L.)

Genetic analysis of flowering period in Rabi maize (Zea Mays L.)

Abstract The estimates of gene effects for days to 50 percent flowering in rabi maize were obtained in six parameters model of generation means (Mather and Jinks 1971) involving ten diverse inbred lines. From the study of gene effects of F1 generation early flowering was found to be partially dominant over late flowering. The mean…

Studies on per se performance and quality characters in selected hybirds of Qpm-Genotypes

Studies on per se performance and quality characters in selected hybirds of Qpm-Genotypes

Per se performance and genetic behavior for quality traits viz, 100-kernel weight, protein per cent, tryptophan and lysine in protein, specific gravity and grain yield were studied in seven selected QPM hybrids in two locations during kharif 2000. Specific gravity, tryptophan and lysine content in protein and protein per cent found as primary quality traits…

Association of top single, double and three way crosses for yield and prime yield components in maize (zea mays l.)

Association of top single, double and three way crosses for yield and prime yield components in maize (zea mays l.)

Forty five direct single crosses were evaluated in complete randomized block design at two locations  for their and some prime yield component viz., 100kernel weight, ear length, ear girth, number of rows per ear and number of seeds per row. Yields of possible 630 double crosses and 360 three way crosses as per the ‘B’…

Association Studies of Grain Yield with its Yield Parameters Under Turcicum Leaf Blight Stress in Maize (Zea Mays,L.)

Association Studies of Grain Yield with its Yield Parameters Under Turcicum Leaf Blight Stress in Maize (Zea Mays,L.)

Abstract Phenotypic and genotypic correlations were calculated under artificial turicum leaf blight inoculated conditions to assess the degree of relationship of yield components with grain yield in maize. Genotypic correlation coefficiants possessed higher values for all the yield parameters than phenotypic ‘r’ values. Yield was positively and significantly correlated with number of kernels per row,…

Genetic Variability Studies for Morphological, Qualitative and Quantitative Parameters in Sweet Corn

Genetic Variability Studies for Morphological, Qualitative and Quantitative Parameters in Sweet Corn

ABSTRACT The characters 100-grains weight, number of seeds per row, grain yield per plot and sugar content were the most important parameters to be considered in parents for effective selection before initiating actual crossing programme, since these attributes exhibited high variability, heritability combined with high genetic advance as per cent of mean. Eight best sweet…

Character Association of Grain Yield with some Yield Components in Maize (Zea Mays L.)

Character Association of Grain Yield with some Yield Components in Maize (Zea Mays L.)

Abstract Correlation coefficients and path analysis were computed for grain yield with some of the yield components namely ear length, ear girth, grain number per ear and 1000 kernal weight in 10 parents and their all possible 45 direct crosses. The correlation coefficient values were highly significant for the yield attributes studied on yield and…

Fertilizer Responsiveness and Yield Potential of Hybrid Maize

Fertilizer Responsiveness and Yield Potential of Hybrid Maize

Field experiments were conducted on sandy loam soils (Alf sols of low to medium soil fertility status) at Rajendranagar campus, Hyderabad during two successive kharif seasons of 1991 and 1992 at the same site leaving the land fallow between the seasons to assess fertilizer responsiveness and yield potential of hybrid maize (DHM 105). Although the…