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Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu are leaders in Rabi maize production. Conclusion

| Feature | Kharif Maize | Rabi Maize | |---------|--------------|-------------| | Sowing | June–July | Oct–Dec | | Harvest | Sep–Oct | Mar–May | | Water source | Rain-fed + supplementary irrigation | Assured irrigation | | Temperature range | 25–35°C | 15–25°C | | Productivity | Moderate (2.5–3.5 t/ha) | High (4–6 t/ha) | | Main pest/disease | Stem borer, leaf blight | Minor aphids, no major disease | | Main use | Animal feed, starch | Human food, green cobs | maize rabi or kharif