In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Maize 2. Cultivation and Harvesting of Maize 3. Uses. History of Maize: It is now universally admitted that Maize or Indian com is a native of America. This species probably originated in a wild state in the tropical South America. In Andes its cultivation goes back to prehistoric time. It [...]
Here is a list of seventeen major diseases that are found in maize: 1. Smut Diseases 2. Virus Diseases 3. Downy Mildews Disease 4. Brown Spot Disease 5. Stalk Rot Disease 6. Pre-Flowering Stalk Rot Disease 7. Pythium Stalk Rot Disease 8. Post-Flowering Stalk Rot Disease 9. Charcoal Rot Disease 10. Black Bundle Disease 11. Cob Rots Disease 12. Fusarium [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Prevention of Mycotoxin in Maize. Prevention of mycotoxin in maize encompasses prevention of toxin biosynthesis and metabolism in the field or in storage. Mycotoxin detoxification refers to post-harvest treatments to remove, destroy or reduce the toxic effects. Failure to prevent mycotoxin formation in the field or in storage will inevitably lead to [...]