Concurrent Effects of Drought and Heat Stresses on Physio-Chemical Attributes, Antioxidant Status and Kernel Quality Traits in Maize (Zea mays L.) Hybrids

Concurrent Effects of Drought and Heat Stresses on Physio-Chemical Attributes, Antioxidant Status and Kernel Quality Traits in Maize (Zea mays L.) Hybrids

Maize is one of the most important field crops considering its utilization as food, feed, fodder, and biofuel. However, the sustainability of its production is under serious threat of heat and drought stresses, as these stresses could hamper crop growth, causing a significant loss to kernel yield. T...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Irfan Yousaf, Muhammad Waheed Riaz, Yurong Jiang, Muhammad Yasir, Muhammad Zahid Aslam, Sabir Hussain, Syed Awais Sajid Shah, Aamar Shehzad, Gulfam Riasat, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor, Imran Akhtar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
heat stress
kernel quality
water-deficient
antioxidant activity
maize
maize hybrids
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.898823/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.898823/full

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