The effect of water deficit and sowing date on yield components and seed sugar contents of sweet corn (Zea mays L.)

Considering the little amount of research on this crop in Iran and especially in Kermanshah, this paper was devoted to its study. In order to study the effect of sowing date and water stress on yield and yield components and seed sugar content in sweet corn cv.SC403, an experiment was conducted in the research farm and laboratories of the department of agronomy and plant breeding at Razi University, Kermanshah, in 2008. Research methods and results are reported.