Enhanced antioxidant activity improves deep-sowing tolerance in maize.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deep sowing has emerged as a vital agricultural strategy, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, as it allows seeds to access water stored in deeper soil layers. This approach facilitates successful germination and establishment of crops, even in challenging environmental conditions. Previous studies have shown that the length of the maize mesocotyl is an important trait influencing deep-sowing tolerance. Several factors play a crucial role in regulating mesocotyl elongation, primarily including light, hormones, metabolites, and reactive oxygen species (ROS). Therefore, further understanding the regulatory mechanisms of mesocotyl elongation is essential for enhancing maize germination and growth under deep sowing conditions.

Results

In this study, we identifi

SUBMITTER: Sun M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11662689 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature