Maize (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Plant family maize belongs to
Plant family maize belongs to
Gramineae
Typical height of maize plant
Typical height of maize plant
2-3 metres
% of maize production used for silage
% of maize production used for silage
80%
Maize dry matter yield per hectare
Maize dry matter yield per hectare
15-20 tonnes DM/ha
Minimum temperature for maize germination
Minimum temperature for maize germination
10°C
% of Irish maize grown under plastic
% of Irish maize grown under plastic
70%
Germination time under plastic cultivation
Germination time under plastic cultivation
7 days
Ideal soil pH range for maize
Ideal soil pH range for maize
pH 6.5 to 7
Harvest months for maize (without plastic)
Harvest months for maize (without plastic)
September-October
Primary fungal disease affecting maize
Primary fungal disease affecting maize
Eyespot