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Maize irrigation

Zea mays L.

Maize irrigation is based on meeting the high moisture demand during the critical period from the onset of tasseling to flowering while maintaining soil moisture at 70–80% of field capacity.

In the reference 148 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

Maize is sensitive to moisture deficit 10 days before tassel emergence and for 20 days after the onset of flowering, when even short-term wilting can reduce yields by 20–50%. Germination requires 40–60% of seed mass in water, and sufficient moisture is necessary during initial growth stages for root system development.

The optimal water regime involves maintaining moisture in the root zone at 70–80% of field capacity. At the same time, the crop does not tolerate waterlogging or standing water, requiring good soil aeration for normal embryo development. Water demand decreases during the milk stage, after which irrigation is discontinued.

Maize water-use efficiency is characterized by a transpiration coefficient of 280–350. In agronomic practice, sprinkler and drip irrigation systems are used, with equipment selection accounting for the plant height of tall varieties and the feasibility of fertigation.

General information about the subject — on the page Irrigation.

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Varieties of Maize mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

P 0216

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

HU IT RO UA
16 records

Lg 33 95

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

AT BG HU RO SK UA
12 records

MAS 34 B

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

HU IT SK UA
8 records

P 0074

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

IT SK UA
11 records

P 8816

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

BG RO UA
10 records

MAS 35 K

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Zhoel` Meun`er

HU IT SI UA
10 records

KWS 4484

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

BG RO SK UA
10 records

LG 24 47

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre Ruaud

BG HU SK UA
8 records

DKC 5143

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT HU SK UA
9 records

LG 33.62

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures (FR)

BG HU SK UA
9 records

DS 1897 B

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Thilo Wegenas

DE UA
7 records

DKC 4964

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT HU IT UA
10 records

AGN 720

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ZOULIAMIS PAVLOS

GR SI
5 records

SUM 305

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Saaten Union Romania, RO

IT UA
7 records

Nk Arma

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Seeds

IT
7 records

MAS 38 D

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Joel Meunier

HU UA
6 records

AS 170 SILAZ

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Chemical Agrosava, Beograd

GR
7 records

PR37N01

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Todd Piper

AT BG HU IT RO SK +1
12 records

KWS Kashmir

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leiper

AT BG RO SK UA
13 records

Kamelias

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LEIPERT RAINER

BG HU RO SI UA
9 records

SY Abelardo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations AG c/o Syngenta International AG

AT DE DK LT
10 records

KWS Bellavista

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

BG HU RO SK UA
11 records

P8834

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT RO UA
10 records

PR36K67

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

BG HU IT SI SK
11 records