Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Puneet Kaur

Abstract:
Corn is regarded as a unique cereal crop due to its diverse uses and suitability in a variety of cropping systems. In terms of acreage, it is the third most important cereal crop in India. Eight states contribute more than three-quarters of the country's maize production area: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. With a productivity of 2509 kg/ha, the country produces 21.81 million Tonnes of maize from 8.69 million ha of land. The production potential of composite high yielding varieties (HYVs) and hybrids exceeds the national average. The crop is grown in a variety of climates, land conditions, and cropping systems.