[VSQs]AGRONOMY-CULTIVATION OF SOME IMPORTANT CROPS, SET-19

CULTIVATION OF SOME IMPORTANT CROPS

Q.1
Protein content of Maize

Ans. 

10% (Zein).

Q.2
Serious pest for Maize (Pop corn)

Ans. 

Maize borer (Chilo partellus).

Q.3
Female Inflorescence is called

Ans. 

Cob or ear.

Q.4
Botanical name of Sorghum/Jowar

Ans. 

Sorghum bicolour.

Q.5
Water requirement for Maize crop is

Ans. 

500-800 mm.

Q.6
Waxy Maize (Originated in China)

Ans. 

Zea mays ceratina.

Q.7
Seed rate

Ans. 

18-20 kg/ha.

Q.8
Maximum root zone depth for Maize

Ans. 

400-600 mm.

Q.9
Maize variety used for snack food

Ans. 

Zea mays amylacea.

Q.10
Optimum harvesting moisture content for maize is

Ans. 

20-25% (wb).

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