rice. Globally maize occupies the fifth largest position in area and sixth position in production, contributing to 2.4% of world production with almost 5% share in world harvested area. In Indian Agriculture maize holds a major position. Among the cereal crops in India, maize ranks third in production as its annual production is around 21 million tonnes and its covering 8.5 million hectares. In the year 2012-13, maize