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Agriculture · Q333

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 333

Q333

The most critical stage of maize from irrigation point of view is

A.
Silking stage
B.
Tasseling stage
Answer
C.
Boot stage
D.
Dough stage

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The most critical stage of maize from an irrigation point of view is the tasseling stage. This stage takes place when the plant reaches its full height and begins to shed its pollen.
While early vegetative and skilling stages are also critical stages of irrigation in maize cultivation.