The following points highlight the top two types of cereals. The types are: 1. Rice 2. Wheat. Type # 1. Rice: Rice, Oryza sativa, the staple food of majority of the Indians, is grown practically all over India. Cultivation Area: The major states of rice cultivation are West Bengal, Bihar, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, [...]
The following points highlight he two main strategies for prevention of mycotoxin in maize. The strategies are: 1. Pre-Harvest Management 2. Post-Harvest Management. Strategy # 1. Pre-Harvest Management: Prevention the growth of moulds on storage grains through pre-harvest management is the first step in minimizing the microbial spoilage of stored grains. Association between microbial decay and inadequate storage facilities cannot [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Subject-Matter of Maize 2. Major Diseases of Maize and their Distribution 3. Major Epidemics 4. Biotic Stresses are Responsible for Lowering Yield 5. Changes in Diseases Spectrum Scenario. Subject-Matter of Maize: Maize (Zea mays L.) occupies an important place in world agriculture due to its high potential of yield and greater demand. [...]