Boron

Deficiency Symptoms

• Abnormal leaf and cobs .

Correction Measures

• Foliar application of mono ammonium phosphate (MAP) 1% (10 g / litre of water) two times at 15 days interval.

TNAU Maize Maxim

• Dose : 3 kg / acre / spray
• Stages of spray : Tassel initiation and grain filling stages
• Cost : Rs. 315/kg

Benefits

• Improves grain filling
• Increases grain yield up to 20 per cent
• Improves drought tolerance