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Zea mays subsp. mays Synonyms: Common Name(s): Maize; corn Family: Poaceae Growth Habit: Annual Invasiveness: Growing Days: 88 to 140 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=117° (F) | Opt.Max=91° (F) | Opt.Min=64° (F) | Abs.Min=50° (F) | Precipitation: 28 to 47 (in.) Winter Minimum: Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5 Soil Texture/Type: Medium textured organic soils Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Short day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright Comments: Many varieties available to suit any climatic condition. Fair salt tolerance. Diseases: Pythium, Phytothora, Rhizoctonia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Cercospora, Rust, Anthrachose Uses: Material - lipids, Food - starch/veg, Environ. - ornamental, Additive - sweetner, Food - oil/fat, Fuel - petroleum sub., Material - fiber, Food - bev base Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Steppe and semi-arid, temperate, tropical-wet and dry, subtropical Geographical Origin: Only cultivated Metric UnitsReturn to Search Results
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