Question

    Maize crop is specially sensitive to soil moisture stress at:

    A Knee high stage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Tasseling stage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Anthesis stage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In general, the irrigation should be applied in furrows up to 2/3rd height of the ridges/beds. Young seedlings, knee high stage (V8), flowering (VT) and grain filling (GF) are the most sensitive stages for water stress and hence irrigation should ensured at these stages.

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