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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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 […]