Morphological, Physiological and Antioxidant Responses of Five Dryland Maize (Zea mays L.) Genotypes to Water-Deficit Stress
Maize (Zea mays) is a critical staple for global food security, particularly in developing nations facing a projected population increase to 9.7 billion by 2050, necessitating enhanced agricultural productivity and drought-resilient cultivars. This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the morphological, physiol...