What are the common methods of manual pollination in corn?

This year, rainfall has increased in the southern region, while the northern region has experienced high temperatures and no rain. It is understood that many major corn-producing areas have suffered severe drought, resulting in poor corn pollination. We all know that once corn pollination is poor, it will face losses such as reduced yield. What can be done about this? Hardworking and wise farmer friends have adopted manual pollination methods to reduce losses. Below, let us learn about manual corn pollination techniques together.

Methods of manual corn pollination

1. Collect pollen manually, then pollinate. The specific pollination method is to first find a container, then place the container close to the corn tassel and shake it gently so that the pollen falls into the container. Then, screen the collected pollen to remove the anthers, glumes, and other debris inside. After screening is complete, sprinkle the pollen onto the corn silks, and manual pollination is completed.

2. Directly shake the corn plants to let the pollen fall, or find a rope and work in pairs to shake it gently in the corn field so that the pollen falls in the field. The pollen that lands on the silks completes manual pollination.

Of the above two methods, the first is more labor-intensive, while the second, although superior in pollination speed, causes relatively serious waste. Everyone can choose according to their own actual situation.