Doubling maize (Zea mays) production of India by 2025 – Challenges and opportunities

Maize (Zea mays L.) is a commodity of high economic significance in India. Its demand and production is increasing more rapidly as compared to other major commodities. It is estimated that by 2025, India would require 50 million metric tonnes (MMT) maize grain, of which 32 MMT would be required in...

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Main Authors: O P YADAV, B M PRASANNA, P YADAVA, S L JAT, D KUMAR, B S DHILLON, I S SOLANKI, J S SANDHU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Council of Agricultural Research 2016-04-01
Series:The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
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Online Access:https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/57427