Zea mays L. - VAAD

CPVO-TP/002/3 FinalEnglishDate: 11/03/2010Ad. 38: Only varieties with ear type of grain: pop: Type of popped grainEar should be stored for a minimum of 2 or 3 months after harvest before popping.The dry grains (13-13.5% water content is optimal) are popped with heating. The typical shape of the popped grainshas to be observed.1 3butterflyglobularAd. 39: Ear: anthocyanin coloration of glumes of cobThe anthocyanin coloration should be observed on the middle third of the uppermost cob, after the removal of some ofthe grains.3 Decimal Code for the Growth Stages*CODEGENERAL DESCRIPTIONSeedling growth14 4 leaves unfoldedTilleringStem elongationBootingInflorescence emergence51 Inflorescence just visible59 Emergence of inflorescence completedAnthesis61 Beginning of anthesis65 Anthesis halfway69 Anthesis completeMilk development71 Caryopsis watery ripe24