Pollen shed may last from 10-14 days. Pollination may occur anytime during this period. Lack of irrigation during the pollination period is actually much more likely to hurt pollination and kernel set. Corn's water use rate is maximized during a four week period following silking. Corn grain yield is most sensitive to water stress during this time.
Ample moisture helps plants maintain photosynthesis and transpiration rates at high levels.
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