Resilience of Maize to Environmental Stress: Insights into Drought and Heat Tolerance

文献类型： 外文期刊

第一作者： Tang, Huaijun

作者： Tang, Huaijun;Zhang, Lei;Xie, Xiaoqing;Wang, Yejian;Liu, Cheng;Wang, Tianyu

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关键词： abiotic stress; drought resistance; heat stress; climate adaptation; physiological responses

期刊名称：INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES （ 影响因子：4.9； 五年影响因子：5.7 ）

ISSN： 1661-6596

年卷期： 2025 年 26 卷 11 期

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple cereal crop worldwide, but its productivity is significantly affected by extreme weather conditions such as drought and heat stress. Plant growth, physiological processes, and yield potential are all affected by these conditions; as such, resilient maize crops are required to tackle these abiotic challenges. With an emphasis on morphological, physiological, and biochemical reactions, this review paper investigates the processes that underlie resistance to certain environmental challenges. Features including deep root systems, osmotic adaptations, and antioxidant enzyme activity help maize withstand drought. Activation of drought- and heat-responsive genes, accumulation of osmoregulatory compounds, and changes in membrane fluidity are all components of abiotic stress tolerance. Likewise, improved transpiration efficiency, modified photosynthetic processes, and improved heat shock proteins are used to produce heat resistance. Enhancing resilience requires progress in breeding methods, genetic engineering, and agronomic techniques, such as the use of stress-tolerant cultivars, biotechnology interventions, and climate-smart agriculture tactics. A special focus was given to cutting edge technologies like CRISPER-Cas9-mediated recent advances in heat and drought resistance. This review sheds light on recent studies and potential avenues for enhancing resilience to harsh climatic conditions, guaranteeing food security in the face of climate change.

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