An increase in temperature and extreme heat stress is responsible for the global reduction in
maize yield. Heat stress affects the integrity of the plasma membrane functioning of …

The fall armyworm of maize, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)(Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) is
capable of causing a 100% yield loss due to its unforeseen occurrence from the seedling to …

Drought stress has severely hampered maize production, affecting the livelihood and
economics of millions of people worldwide. In the future, as a result of climate change …

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have emerged as a powerful tool for unraveling
intricate genotype–phenotype association across various species. Maize (Zea mays L.) …

Climate change-induced extreme weather events (heat, cold, drought, and flooding) will
severely affect crop production. Increasing the resilience of crops to fluctuating …

The genes enconding proteins containing plasma membrane proteolipid 3 (PMP3) domain
are responsive to abiotic stresses, but their functions in maize drought tolerance remain …

Maize is a strategic food crop in sub-Saharan Africa. However, most maize growing tropical
savannas particularly in West and Central African experience the occurrence of frequent …

This review meticulously explores the diverse methodologies and applications of chlorophyll
fluorescence (CF) analysis, emphasizing its crucial role in field measurements, crop …

African agricultural systems are now in crucial need to assure food for the overgrowing
population. To meet this challenges, we need better way to identify and modify key proteins …

Development of new cultivars and agronomic improvements are key factors of increasing in
future grain yield in maize grown in environments affected by climate change. Assessment of …