Effect of Silicon Fertilization on Physiological Parameters and
Yield of Hybrid Maize under Irrigated and Rainfed Conditions
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Author:S. Manojkumar1*, R. Karthikeyan1, N. Maragatham1, N.Sritharan2 and K.M. Sellamuthu3
p-ISSN:0024-9602, Vol:105, Issue:4-6, Page No:238
DOI:10.29321/MAJ.2018.000138
Abstract
The aim of the study was to screen the sorghum varieties (TNAU released sorghum varieties viz.,
K 12, CO 30 and local variety) for popping. The physico - chemical characteristics of the raw and
popped sorghum varieties were analysed. To optimize the pretreatment for the preparation of
popped sorghum different soaking solutions were selected and studied their effect on popping.
The sorghum grains were popped by using continuous popping machine at a temperature of
230 °C for 2.5 min. The popping characteristics were analysed for sorghum varieties pretreated
with different soaking solutions. From the physico - chemical and popping characteristics, it was
concluded that the K 12 variety showed the maximum values.
Key words : Sorghum, Physico - chemical characteristics, Soaking, Popping.
