Introduction to Corn

This knowledge will briefly introduce you to corn: global production, parts of the plant and some characteristics of corn.

Corn Basics

This information will expand your knowledge of corn that you gained in “Introduction to Corn”. More specifically, it looks broadly at the different stages of growth as well as crop management techniques.

Corn Growth And Development

Knowledge provided here looks at corn growth and development in greater detail, so that you can build your understanding about hybrid performance, yield factors, and the critical timing of a range of management decisions.

Corn Nutrition, Physiological Disorders and Weed Management

This part explores key management considerations for commercial corn production and deals with Insects and Disease in separate chapter. Here, however, you are provided with information to assist you in diagnosing and managing nutrition, physiological disorders and weed impacts.

Corn Disease and Insect Management

This information will assist you in developing your ability to identify key corn diseases and insects, understand their symptoms and impact, and make recommendations for their control. Please read on to develop this set of agronomic knowledge.

Agronomy

These agronomy modules begin to explore the complexity inherent in modern farming. In many countries, farmers are dealing decisions about crop and animal husbandry, purchasing and stock management, labor coordination, financing, grain trading, environmental/climate variability & uncertainty, etc. Their choice of crops, or whether they plant a crop at all, often depends on:
  • Timing of Rainfall
  • Costs of Production
  • Commodity Prices
  • Anticipated Gross Margins
  • Disease, Insect and Weed Management
  • Crop Rotation Considerations
  • Sustainability Objectives
We have sorted these Agronomy materials into nine bite sized components. This is somewhat different to the other areas of study – which will be considerably more intense and encompass a more detailed discussion.

Biotechnology Basics

This Biotechnology Basics will provide basic knowledge about this exciting science which promises to bring many benefits to the farmers, food industry and consumers around the world, while also helping to preserve and protect the environment.



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