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Maize (Zea mays), also known as corn, is one of the most important cereal crops grown worldwide. It serves as a staple food for humans, feed for livestock, and a raw material for various industrial products. Here's an overview of maize:
Origin and Classification
Origin: Maize is native to Central and South America, specifically the region around modern-day Mexico.
Botanical Family: Poaceae (grass family).
Varieties: Major types include dent corn, flint corn, sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and pod corn.
Climatic Requirements
Temperature: Optimal growth occurs between 21-30°C.
Rainfall: Requires 50-75 cm of rainfall during the growing period.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile loamy soils with a pH of 5.5-7.5.
Cultivation Practices
1. Land Preparation:
Requires deep plowing and fine tilth to ensure proper root development.
2. Planting:
Planting can be done manually or with a seed drill.
Optimal seed spacing is 20-30 cm between plants and 60-75 cm between rows.
3. Seed Rate:
Around 20-25 kg/ha, depending on the variety.
4. Irrigation:
Critical during tasseling and grain-filling stages.
5. Fertilization:
Requires nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) fertilizers, with nitrogen being the most essential.
Growth Stages
1. Germination: Seed emergence occurs 5-10 days after planting.
2. Vegetative Growth: Includes leaf development and stem elongation.
3. Reproductive Stage: Begins with tasseling and silking, followed by pollination.
4. Grain Development: Maturity occurs 90-120 days after sowing, depending on the variety
Pests and Diseases
Common Pests:
Fall armyworm, maize stem borer, cutworms.
Diseases:
Maize streak virus, downy mildew, rust, and leaf blight.
Harvesting and Yield
Harvesting:
Maize is ready for harvest when kernels are hard and moisture content is around 20-25%.
Harvesting can be done manually or using mechanical harvesters.
Average Yield:
4-10 tons per hectare, depending on farming practices and environmental conditions.
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Uses of Maize
1. Food: Consumed as flour, tortillas, popcorn, and sweet corn.
2. Feed: A major component of animal feed.
3. Industrial Uses: Raw material for ethanol production, starch,

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