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Cowpea landraces in northern Nigeria: overview of seedling drought tolerance
The success of a breeding program largely depends on the presence of sufficient genetic diversity in crops to provide an avenue for selection of...
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Context-dependent benefits of forest soil addition on Aleppo pine seedling performance under drought and grass competition
Seedling establishment under natural conditions is limited by numerous interacting factors. Here, we tested the combined effects of drought,...
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Effect of salicylic acid on germination and seedling growth of KhaoRai Leum Pua Petchabun (Oryza sativa L.) under combined drought stress
This study investigates the influence of salicylic acid (SA) on the germination and seedling growth of KhaoRai Leum Pua Petchabun rice ( Oryza sativa ...
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Differential seedling growth and tolerance indices reflect drought tolerance in cotton
BackgroundCotton production is adversely effected by drought stress. It is exposed to drought stress at various critical growth stages grown under a...
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Genomic prediction of drought tolerance during seedling stage in maize using low-cost molecular markers
Drought tolerance in maize is a complex and polygenic trait, especially in the seedling stage. In plant breeding, complex genetic traits can be...
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Autotetraploidy of rice does not potentiate the tolerance to drought stress in the seedling stage
Polyploid is considered an advantage that has evolved to be more environmentally adaptable than its diploid. To understand if doubled chromosome of...
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Gas Exchanges and Physiological Responses Differ Among ‘Pyrodwarf’ Clonal and ‘Dargazi’ Seedling Pear (Pyrus communis L.) Rootstocks in Response to Drought Stress
Selecting appropriate scion-rootstock combinations, which are determined by the rootstock’s root system, is vital for successful orchard management....
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Comparative Genetic Evaluation of Maize Inbred Lines at Seedling and Maturity Stages Under Drought Stress
A shortage of water acutely restricts maize plant development, which ultimately limits maize production. The identification of the potential...
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Exogenous Hydrogen Promotes Germination and Seedling Establishment of Barley Under Drought Stress by Mediating the ASA-GSH Cycle and Sugar Metabolism
Hydrogen (H 2 ), an endogenous gaseous molecule, plays a significant role in plant development and stress responses. Here, we investigated the effects...
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Seed Germination and Seedling Establishment in Pistacia atlantica Desf. and Pistacia lentiscus L. under Drought
AbstractThe rehabilitation of degraded Mediterranean areas requires reintroduction of key-stone woody species. However, seed germination and seedling...
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Transcriptome analysis reveals regulatory mechanisms of different drought-tolerant Gleditsia sinensis seedlings under drought stress
BackgroundGleditsia sinensis is a significant tree species from both ecological and economic perspectives. However, its growth is hampered by...
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Root architecture traits and genotypic responses of wheat at seedling stage to water-deficit stress
This study was aimed to identify genotypic differences in shoot growth rate and root architecture traits in response to water-deficit stress at early...
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Seed Priming with Gibberellic Acid and Ethephon Improved Rice Germination under Drought Stress via Reducing Oxidative and Cellular Damage
Gibberellic acid (GA) and ethephon (ETH) can stimulate seed germination and seedling growth. However, uncertainties persist concerning the efficacy...
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A plausible screening approach for moisture stress tolerance in finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) germplasm accessions using membership function value at the seedling stage
Finger millet is a drought-tolerant crop that grows better under water-limited conditions. However, a lack of moisture during germination affects...
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CaO nanoparticle enhances the seedling growth of Onobrycis viciifolia under drought stress via mannitol use
Nanoparticles (NPs) of CaO (Ca 2+ ) are significant components that act as signal transductors in plants' adaptive and developmental processes. The...
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Effects of drought stress on seed germination and early seeding growth in Ferula ferulaeoides (Steud.) Korov.
Ferula ferulaeoides (Steud.) Korov. is a well-known perennial herb whose growth and distribution are negatively affected by drought. However, the...
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Evaluation of drought tolerance in sugarcane genotypes using the membership function value of drought tolerance (MFVD)
Drought is a worldwide problem seriously influencing sugarcane ( Saccharum L. spp. hybrids) production. The long-term domestication and selective...
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The aquaporin gene PvXIP1;2 conferring drought resistance identified by GWAS at seedling stage in common bean
Key messageA whole-genome resequencing-derived SNP dataset used for genome-wide association analysis revealed 12 loci significantly associated with...
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Effects of drought stress and alternating temperature on seed quality parameters of Thymus munbyanus Boiss & Reut
Thymus munbyanus Boiss & Reut, is an aromatic and medicinal plant, negatively affected by anthropogenic pressure and climate change. The objective of...
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Drought and herbivory as modulators of intraspecific differentiation in seedlings of a mountain tree
In mountain ecosystems, plant regeneration might be constrained by multiple factors that change along elevation gradients and promote traits...
