Effect of Planting Time, Fertility Level and Plant Population on Development, Yield, Nutrient Uptake and Quality of Winter Popcorn (Zea mays everta Sturt) under Late Sown Condition

In the view of good source of carbohydrate, energy and fibre for an individual of normal weight, carbohydrate is the best source of food and fuel. Regarding fibre, there are two kinds of fibre. Soluble one plays a role in regulating. Hunger and insoluble fibre is important in gastrointestinal health. So high value speciality grain of pop corn (Zea mays everta) has a universal acceptance as a snack food. Natural air/ low temperature drying is the main drying method used by popcorn producers and processors because it helps in maintaining quality by limiting stress cracks and breakage susceptibility.