Search Results for : maize varieties
Biochemical basis of resistance.in different varieties. of maize for their relative. susceptibility to Northern, Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB)
Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB) is most devasting foliar disease of maize in Himalayan region of the world, caused by fungus Exerohillum turcicum. Thirty maize genotypes were planted in experimental field of Department of Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics, University of Poonch Rawalakot, during spring 2017. Disease severity of maize genotypes was assessed by 0-5 […]
Grain yield potential and stability of some open-pollinated varieties, exotic hybrids and promising single crosses of maize (Zea mays L.) in Central Sudan
Maize (Zea mays L.) in the Sudan is a promising cereal crop with the potential usefulness for both human beings and livestock. In this study, 13 maize genotypes were evaluated over two consecutive seasons (2013 and 2014) at three locations, viz. Gezira, Rahad and Elsuki research stations farms of the Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC), under […]
A review on advantages of cereals-legumes intercropping system: case of promiscuous soybeans varieties and maize
Intercropping is a practice mostly done by small-scale farmers. It’s a cropping system which involves the growth of two or more plants in the same field during the same season to allow interactions between component crops. The importance of this cropping system implies insurance against total crop failure, yield improvement, weed control, pest and diseases […]
Genetic diversity of maize landraces from Tanzania as compared with commercial improved varieties and elite lines through morphological characterization
Maize production challenges require well-known genetic diversity to ensure effective improvement. The study aimed at conducting morphological evaluation on 50 maize landraces from Tanzania compared with 7 commercial varieties and 11 elite lines from CIMMYT, Kenya. The experiments were conducted in randomized complete block design at three locations in Arusha region, Tanzania. Data were collected […]
Deterioration of maize seeds (Zea mays L.) during storage: Evaluating quality components of grains under conservation
In tropical Africa, several vulnerable communities are facing seed insecurity, impairing food security. The conservation, good management, and maintenance of seed quality are thus major issues in seed security, especially since the quality of the latter is altered over time. It therefore becomes interesting to conduct research on the evolution of seed deterioration during storage. […]
Maize grains milling efficiency: A performance analysis of a hammer mill
This study evaluated efficient milling of maize grains using a TW-cyclone series hammer mill. The assessment was conducted using two maize varieties—Quality Protein Maize (QPM) and SAMMAZ 11—at two moisture levels (13.5% and 16.5%) and two rotor speeds (950 rpm and 1050 rpm). A factorial experimental design was employed, and statistical analysis was conducted using […]
Towards food nutrition improvement: Assessment of Farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and access to provitamin A-rich Maize in Tanzania
Maize is an important staple food and income-generating crop in most regions of Tanzania. The crop provides calories and other important micronutrients including vitamin A. This study was conducted in 3 maize growing zones of Tanzania to assess farmers’ knowledge and perception on provitamin A-rich maize (proVAM). Purposive sampling technique was employed involving 366 respondents. […]
Efficiency of Chromolaena odorata and Pteridium Aquilinum extracts on Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: NoctuideA) of maize (Zea Mays) During the two planting date in Highland zone of Cameroon
A study was conducted from December 2020 to July 2021 in the application and research farm of the University of Dschang to test the efficiency of two botanical insecticide extracts on FAW (Fall Army Worm). The randomized complete block design with three replications and two maize varieties Panar 53 (white) and Panar 12 (yellow), was […]
Climate change – impact on maize crop in the rainfed areas of District Mansehra of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
In rainfed areas, climate is key to crop productivity and thus livelihood of rural poor. Thus influence of climate change continuously poses major threat to rural livelihoods with more intensity for arid regions. The instant research piece tried to assess the effect of climate change on area and productivity of maize crop in the rainfed […]
Phenolgical traits and yield of different maize genotypes as influenced by nitrogen application methods
Selection of appropriate variety and proper method of nitrogen application has key role in improving farmer outcome and yield sustainability of maize. Therefore, an experiment to study varying nitrogen application methods on yield of maize varieties were carried out in Baffa research station district Mansehra during year 2018. The experiment was laid out in randomized […]