In this article we will discuss about the industrial uses of maize. 1. Corn Oil: It is commercially produced from corn germ isolated by wet milling or dry milling. Crude corn oil is composed of 95 per cent tryglycericles. Minor compounds present in crude oil are removed by refining. The flavour of corn oil is […]
Industrial Uses of Maize | Maize | Agronomy
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Maize: Origin, Distribution and Production | Maize | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Maize 2. Area and Production of Maize 3. Nutrient Management 4. Cropping Systems 5. Varieties and Seasons 6. Harvesting and Storage 7. Weed Management 8. Quality Considerations. Maize (Zea mays), also known as corn, is the world’s third most important cereal crop after […]
Water Requirement for Wheat Production | Agronomy
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Under favorable environment, about 1000 m3 of water is needed to produce 1.0 t of wheat. About half of this is used in transpiration and the other half is lost by evaporation and unavoidable deep percolation. Under less favourable conditions, about 5000 m3 water is needed to produce 1.0 t of wheat. On an average, […]