Zea mays - Maize

Description and Uses

Zea mays (Maize) is a tropical plant from South India . It is mainly grown for its nut crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by mechanic. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; fodder, fruit, . The {missing data} is used as spice . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is corn oil extracted by {missing data} from the plant's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The plant's wood is called inapplicable and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the plant's growing speed is very fast, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 1 years the plant can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Zea mays has a lifespan of 1 years.

Environmental limitations

The plant is 2 meters tall with a crown of 1 meters wide. The plant prefers a planting distance of 10 cm and a row distance of 45 cm. It is very fast growing and intolerant to shade. Zea mays has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza high). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The plant's flower-morphology is {missing data} and is pollinated by {missing data}. Zea mays is {missing data} and {missing data} and has no thorns.

Zea mays thrives in an altitude of 0 to 2000 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C; optimally between 18 - 29°C. The optimal rainfall is 2000 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 500 - 3000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Zea mays is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are {missing data} and can be stored for 12 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}