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Adequate irrigation for proper growth of maize crop

 Maize: Adequate supply of water is essential for proper growth of crop. However, maize is very sensitive to standing water, so excess water may be drained out from the field which would also help to keep stalk rot under control.

• Damage due to standing water can be minimized by two sprays of 3 per cent urea solution at weekly interval or by applying additional nitrogen @ 12-24 kg (25-50 kg urea) per acre in case of moderate to severe damage after the flooding is over.