Vol. 8, Issue 2 (2020)
Effect of moisture deficit conditions on the performance of maize (Zea mays): A review
Author(s): M Rajasekar, Syed Abul Hassan Hussainy and A Karthik
Abstract: Maize (Zea mays L.) a high yielding C4 plant is susceptible to thrive under moisture stress conditions. This review article deals on the affect of moisture stress on the morphology and physiology of maize plant and the irrigation management practices that have shown substantial advancements. Several studies revealed negative effects of moisture stress on maize crop wherein severe impact on the cell ultrastructure with reduced relative water content have been noted. As a significance, stomatal conductance is reduced as a result of increased stomatal resistance, followed by proline accumulation with reduced transpiration and respiration thereby disrupting the source to sink relationship which adversely reduce the yield attributes and yield of maize. Maize responds well to irrigation, but, irrigation with increased water use efficiency needs to be quantified to combat the increasing water crisis. Irrigation based on climatological scheduling which takes into consideration the factors like season, climate, soil conditions and growth stages of plants shown to perform wonders in improving the productivity and profitability of cultivation.
DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.i2an.9144
Pages: 2603-2609 | 738 Views 241 Downloads
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M Rajasekar, Syed Abul Hassan Hussainy, A Karthik. Effect of moisture deficit conditions on the performance of maize (Zea mays): A review. Int J Chem Stud 2020;8(2):2603-2609. DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.i2an.9144