Maize
Catalogue Type
Seed Catalogue
Scientific Name
Zea mays
Family
Poaceae
Distinguishing Characters
i) The male and female part are positioned separately on the plant .
ii) The lowermost leaf is round at the tip while all other leaves are pointed and total of 8 - 12 leaves / plant are present.
iii) Cob bearing leaf is 6th or 7th leaf from the top and it may reach to 2 - 3 m in height.
ii) The lowermost leaf is round at the tip while all other leaves are pointed and total of 8 - 12 leaves / plant are present.
iii) Cob bearing leaf is 6th or 7th leaf from the top and it may reach to 2 - 3 m in height.
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