DETASSELING

DETASSELLING
Detasseling- is the removal of tassel
1-2 days after tassel emergence
before pollen shed.
Importance
 It helps maintain seed purity and
quality
 It increases yield - grain weight

increases by 5%
 It removes the natural habitat of

corn borer
 It is a cultural way of controlling corn

borer – no use of chemical residue

Right Time to Detassel

The right time to do detasseling is

1-2 days after tassel emergence
before pollen shedding or at 45-55
days after planting.
Advantages
 It decreases corn borer population
 It increases profit
 It increases grain weight because it reduces

light and nutrient competition

 It has no chemical residue
 It is easy to adopt.
 It minimizes cross pollination
 Detasseled plants bear ears
 Tasselcan be a source of forage
for animals.
Tassel composed
1. 47% Carbohydrates
2. 8% Protein
3. 45% Fats
Disadvantages
 It is laborious and it incurs additional
expenses.
 Disturbance of NEs and IPs relationship

habitat.
 The flag leaf is being damaged by the

farmer.
 It needs additional tools for tall corn varieties
 Pollen grains are irritants to the eyes and skin

of the farmers.
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