Maize Crop Science

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Origin and distribution 3 Maize botany 4 Hybrids composites and synthetics maize 5 Maize physiology 6 Food and economic importance 7 Maize ecology 8 Maize agronomy 9 Agrotechnique 10 Plant protection measures 11 Future guide line and conclusion References Subject index This book entitled Maize Crop Science is written to serve a text reference guide book for the students of agriculture agricultural meteorology agronomy veterinary soil conservation agricultural engineering farm machinery and power and field practitioners The book fills the need for an up to date comprehensive text on increase the Maize production by controlling the physical environment and applying more accurate agro techniques for the students at under graduate and post graduate levels This book will be of immense use in imparting knowledge on the basic principles and applied aspects of the maize production and industrial use for students teachers scientists extension workers and professionals engaged in agricultural development This book contains 11 chapters which include introduction Each chapter is brief comprehensive and full fledged with respect to technical information It is hoped that the book will serve a good reference source for those interested in the agricultural research on maize cultivation and industrial uses 220 pp.…