Inter-subspecies diversity of maize to drought stress with physio-biochemical, enzymatic and molecular responses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drought is the most significant factor limiting maize production, given that maize is a crop with a high water demand. Therefore, studies investigating the mechanisms underlying the drought tolerance of maize are of great importance. There are no studies comparing drought tolerance among economically important subspecies of maize. This study aimed to reveal the differences between the physio-biochemical, enzymatic, and molecular mechanisms of drought tolerance in dent (Zea mays indentata), popcorn (Zea mays everta), and sugar (Zea mays saccharata) maize under control (no-stress), moderate, and severe drought stress.

Methods

Three distinct irrigation regimes were employed to assess the impact of varying levels of drought stress on maize plants

SUBMITTER: Eskikoy G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11345000 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature