Sweet Corn vs Field Corn: What’s the Real Difference?
Picture this. You’re driving past a maize field somewhere in Karnataka or Madhya Pradesh. Tall, green stalks stretching as far as you can see. Cobs peeking out from their husks. You pull over, pluck one out of curiosity, peel it back — and take a bite. If you’re…
Top 10 Maize Producing States in India (2024–25)
India’s maize story in 2024–25 is one of record-breaking numbers. Total production hit 43.41 million tonnes — the highest the country has ever recorded — up from 37.9 million tonnes just the year before. That’s a remarkable leap in a single year, driven by rising…
Kharif vs Rabi Maize: Which Season Suits Your Farm?
Most Indian farmers already know maize as a monsoon crop. You sow it in June, it drinks the rain, and you harvest it by October. Simple enough. But here’s something a lot of farmers are discovering: maize grown in the rabi season can give you more yield per hectare…
What is Maize? India’s Most Versatile Crop Explained
If you’ve eaten popcorn at a cinema hall, bitten into a bhutta on a rainy evening, or had cornflakes for breakfast — you’ve already had a close encounter with maize. But maize is so much more than food. It feeds our poultry, fuels our cars, and quietly keeps India’s…
Maize Production in India 2019-20
Maize production in India 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…
Maize Production in India 2017-18
Maize production in India 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…
Maize Production in India 2016-17
Maize production in India 2016-17 witnessed significant growth from 2016 to 2017. The country’s agricultural sector experienced favourable climatic conditions, coupled with improved farming practices and technological advancements. As a result, maize production…
Maize Production in India 2015-16
During the agricultural season of 2015-2016, maize production in India showcased remarkable resilience and adaptability. Despite facing several challenges, such as irregular rainfall patterns and pest infestations, Indian farmers demonstrated their ingenuity and…
Screening of Maize Elite Inbred Lines for Resistance to Sesamia Inferences
Maize Elite Inbred Lines: Maize (Zea Mays L.) is the most widely distributed crop and ranks third in world crop production in 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…
India Corn Prices Likely to Rise on Low Supplies and Strong Demand
India’s maize (corn) market is witnessing a bullish trend, with prices expected to remain firm or even rise further in the coming weeks. A combination of tight supply in spot markets and robust demand from the poultry and feed industry is driving this upward momentum….
Genetic analysis of flowering period in Rabi maize (Zea Mays L.)
Table of Contents Abstract Abstract The estimates of gene effects for days to 50 percent flowering period 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…
Studies on per se performance and quality characters in selected hybirds of Qpm-Genotypes
Per se performance and genetic behavior for Quality Characters in Qpm-Genotypes 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…
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 components in maize viz., 100kernel weight, ear length, ear girth, number of rows per ear and number of seeds per row. Yields of…
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 stress in maize inoculated conditions to assess the degree of relationship of yield components with grain yield in maize. Genotypic correlation coefficiants possessed…
Genetic Variability Studies for Morphological, Qualitative and Quantitative Parameters in Sweet Corn
Qualitative & Quantitative Parameters in Sweet Corn Table of Contents ABSTRACT Materials and Methods Results and Discussion ABSTRACT The characters 100-grains weight, number of seeds per row, grain yield per plot and sugar content were the most important…
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 in maize namely ear length, ear girth, grain number per ear and 1000 kernal weight in 10 parents and their all possible 45 direct crosses. The…