The study examined the effect of moisture content on maize shelling speed using a manually operated hand Sheller (cone type). Twenty (20) unthreshed maize cob samples (A-J) were used for the study. The samples were analysed in the laboratory for parameters such as weight of samples before and after drying, moisture content and shelling speed. The result indicated that sample J, after sixty nine...

ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complexes play essential roles in the regulation of diverse biological processes by formulating a DNA template that is accessible to the general transcription apparatus. Although the function of chromatin remodelers in plant development has been studied in A. thaliana, how it affects growth and development of major crops (e.g., maize) remains uninvestigated. C...

The fodder scarcity is the major constraint to achieve potential livestock production;and it high time introduce yielding and cereal varieties ensure good animal health.Two maize Hybrids (Hycorn-11+, Hycron-984) were compared for their performance with local maize(Afgoy) optimized NPK requirement evaluating levels of 75-50-50, 100-65-60, 125-80-70 kg ha-1).
 hybrids out-yielded variety reg...

The maize p1 gene encodes an R2R3-MYB transcription factor that controls the biosynthesis of red flavonoid pigments in floral tissues of the maize plant. Genetic and quantitative trait locus analyses have also associated the p1 gene with the synthesis of maysin, a flavone glycoside from maize silks that confers natural resistance to corn earworm. Here, we show directly that the p1 gene induces ...

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most versatile emerging crops having wider adaptability under varied agro-climatic conditions. Globally maize Known as “Queen cereals” because it has highest genetic yield potential among cereals To find out best Genotype hybrids, a field experiment was conducted during kharif season 2022 at experimental Crop Research Farm, Department Agronomy, Naini Agricultur...

Mining is an important economic activity globally that associated with provision of raw materials, industrial growth, employment creation as well degradation natural ecosystems and agricultural land. A study was conducted at Base Titanium limited mining company to evaluate the response maize-green intercrop farmyard manure mineral fertilizer in post mined soils. Treatments were sole manure, ino...

The field experiment was carried out at central research farm of Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj during Kharif season year 2022-2023. comprised 9 treatments with 3 level NPK Vermicompost in randomized block design. treatment T9 has shown the significant results when applied 100% among different levels combination. Growth ...

Understanding the variability, heritability, and genetic advance in maize is crucial for efficient plant breeding improvement programmes. The present investigation was conducted to evaluate various parameters related assessment of variability nature associations among traits affecting grain yield 80 genotypes (Zea mays L.) at Research Farm, Department Genetics & Plant Breeding, College Agri...

Circular economy plays a key role in increasing the sustainability of agricultural sector, given countless possibilities transforming crop residues and recycling precious resources. The maize cultivation process produces significant amount residual organic materials, commonly left on field, as soil conditioner source nutrients even if some parts, such cob, play minor these actions. solutions fo...

This study aimed at utilizing unmanned aerial vehicle in place of a conventional hand sprayer for the smart delivery agricultural inputs especially crop nutrients. A field experiment was conducted farms Agricultural Research Station, Bhavanisagar, Tamil Nadu University. There were nine treatments which replicated thrice randomized block design. The include NPK 19:19:19 along with liquid micronu...