IITA Research Guide 9
Morphology and growth of maize
 

 
Questions

 1

  To what plant family does maize belong?

2

  Why is maize botanically unique among cereal crops?

3

  Where is the origin of maize?

4

  What is the genetic origin of maize?

5

  What is the yield of maize in different parts of the world?

6

  How do scientists divide growth stages into categories?

7

  What does "n" represent in the definition of growth stages?

8

  What are three main components of the maize kernel? What are their functions?

9

  What is the protein content of the maize endosperm?

10

  What are the two types of maize endosperm?

11

  Describe the germination process in maize?

12

  What is the difference between seminal and adventitious roots?

13

  Where does the main root system of maize develop from?

14

  Where is the growing point in maize located two weeks after planting?

15

  Where is the leaf connected to the stem?

16

  When are the last maize leaves initiated?

17

  What depth can maize roots reach?

18

  What does "monoecious" mean?

19

  For how many days do maize tassels produce pollen?

20

  How many pollen grains can a maize plant produce?

 21

  How many ear shoots does a maize plant initiate?

 22

  How many kernels can a typical maize ear potentially produce?

 23

  What are three stages of grain filling?


  Objectives, Study materials, Practicals
  Questions
   
  1 The maize plant and its importance
  2 Growth stages
  3 Seedling growth
  4 Vegetative growth
  5 Flowering and fertilization
  6 Grain filling
  7 Bibliography
  8 Suggestions
     
  Credits

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