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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.

MAS 333T

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS Seeds, F

HU IT SK UA
8 records

P92440

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT IT SK UA
8 records

SY Carioca

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations,CH

IT SK UA
9 records

P9975

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation/Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc, USA

HU IT UA
11 records

Nexxos

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

R2n SAS

AT SI UA
9 records

P0937

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT PT UA
10 records

P0260

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

HU IT UA
13 records

Oklahoma

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

AT IT SK UA
6 records

ES Inventive

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

AT DE UA
9 records

DKC5148

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, Missouri US

AT HU IT UA
9 records

NK Pako

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Zhan Beibeder

IT UA
6 records

LID0720C

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

LT SI SK
7 records

DKC4897

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

HU UA
8 records

PR31Y43

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

IT PT
9 records

P9985

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT UA
7 records

P1758

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc Pioneer Overseas Corporation

BG IT
6 records

Indaco

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Notai

IT PT
9 records

DKC5141

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PETER KONCZOL

AT IT UA
9 records

DKC4098

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

HU SK UA
7 records

KWS 5383

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

BG HU SI
5 records

DKC4995

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT RO UA
7 records

Ranki CS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Caussade Semences, F

IT RO
7 records

KWS 1394

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU RO SK
5 records

Grigri CS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre GARRAUD

IT UA
5 records