Screening of salt tolerance of maize (Zea mays L.) lines using membership function value and GGE biplot analysis.

ABSTRACT: Soil salinization is a widely recognized global environmental concern that has a significant impact on the sustainable development of agriculture at a global scale. Maize, a major crop that contributes to the global agricultural economy, is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of salt stress, which can hinder its growth and development from germination to the seedling stage. This study aimed to screen highly salt-tolerant maize varieties by using four NaCl concentrations of 0, 60, 120, and 180 mMol/L. Various agronomic traits and physiological and biochemical indices associated with salt tolerance were measured, and salt tolerance was evaluated using principal component analysis, membership function method, and GGE biplot analysis. A total of 41 local maize varieties were assesse

SUBMITTER: Tian H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10832624 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature