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Dry matter distribution in whole maize plant during and after physiological maturity, data reported by Pordesimo et al. [143].
| Plant Parts | Percentage of Dry Matter in Plant Maize | |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Physiological Maturity | After Grain Physiological Maturity | |
| Grain | 45.9 | 56.8 |
| Stover | 54.1 | 43.2 |
| Stalk | 27.5 | 22.0 |
| Leaf | 11.4 | 9.1 |
| Cob | 8.2 | 6.6 |
| Husk | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Grain moisture (%) | 30.6 | 13.0 |
