Drought and flooding are the two most important environmental factors limiting maize (Zea
mays L.) production globally. This study aimed to investigate the physiological mechanisms …

Introduction Water is one of the important factors affecting the yield of leafy vegetables.
Lettuce, as a widely planted vegetable, requires frequent irrigation due to its shallow taproot …

Background Drought is one of the limiting factors for quality and quantity of cotton lint in
tropical and sub-tropical regions. Therefore, development of drought tolerant cotton …

Reduced available water resources have become the main limiting factor for the production
of leafy vegetable, such as pakchoi, which can be effectively addressed by growing water …

Background Root system architecture (RSA) exhibits significant genetic variability and is
closely associated with drought tolerance. However, the evaluation of drought-tolerant …

Soil salinization greatly restricts crop production in arid areas for salinity stress can inhibit
crop photosynthesis and growth. Chlorophyll fluorescence and photosynthetic gas …

Background In recent years, more severe droughts have occurred frequently in many parts
of the world, drought stress is the primary abiotic stress factor restricting the growth and …

The prevalence of drought events worldwide emphasizes the importance of screening and
cultivating drought-adapted crops. In this study, 206 germplasm resources were used as …

Upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is an important crop in the world due to its natural
fiber production. As a result of climate change, its production is affected due to frequent …

The frequent occurrence of localized and seasonal droughts has caused severe economic
losses in maize production in South China. To promote sustainable maize production …