Research Article

A Framework for Knowledge Discovery from Wireless Sensor Networks in Rural Environments: A Crop Irrigation Systems Case Study

Table 2

Characteristics of the Pioneer P0837 corn variety used for silage production.

Corn Pioneer P0837

FAO cycle500 (116-120 days)
Initial stage (days)20
Development stage (days)35
Mid-season stage (days)40
Late season stage (days)30

Separation between rows (cm)70
Separation between plants (cm)16-20

Root depth (cm)0.7

Soil insecticideNo
HerbicideSPADE 1.75 l/ha
FertilizerBackground; 750kg/ha 8-10-20
Insecticide in vegetationNo