https://doi.org/10.36719/2707-1146/54/46-50
Khalida Ashrafova
Azerbaijan State Agricultural University
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3392-7483
elvira.memmedova19941104@gmail.com
Solmaz Mammadova
Azerbaijan State Agricultural University
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0081-0742
memmedovas928@gmail.com
Konul Babayeva
Azerbaijan State Agricultural University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0022-2063
rkqbabayeva@rambler.ru
Muhammet Keskinbichak
Azerbaijan State Agricultural University
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7853-6778
muhammetkeskinbicak1@gmail.com
Application of Chemical Control in Corn Crops
Abstract
In Azerbaijan, corn is considered the most cultivated crop after winter cereals. Corn is widely used both as food and as animal feed in agriculture. In modern economy, the use of ecologically sound seeds plays a leading role and optimizes the cultivation process. The use of high-quality, certified seeds with low disease and high yield potential is considered an important production factor and is the main criterion for achieving high performance in agricultural enterprises. The Azerbaijani government aims to meet the country's need for agricultural products, especially rice, through domestic production, and thereby strives to become free from imports. As a cover crop, corn is a good predecessor that clears the soil of weeds for subsequent crops. Compared to other cereals, corn is less damaged by pests and does not fall asleep during harvest. However, various diseases and pests observed in corn crops lead to reduced yield. Among the most common diseases affecting corn in the country are helminthosporiosis, common smut, and loose smut.
Keywords: corn, disease, common smut, loose smut, stalk