Compound droughts and hot events or extremes (CDHEs) may lead to larger repercussions
than do individual extremes. Due to the disastrous impacts and increased risk of these …

Biofilm formation represents a pivotal and adaptable trait among microorganisms within
natural environments. This attribute plays a multifaceted role across diverse contexts …

The study of the impact of high temperature and drought on the yield of major staple crops
can provide important scientific support for the decision-making of agricultural sustainable …

Human society and ecosystems are impacted by climate extremes more than by climate
averages. In contrast with climate extremes that are driven by individual climatic variables …

Owing to amplified impacts on human society and ecosystems, compound events (or
extremes) have attracted ample attention in recent decades. China is particularly vulnerable …

China is the world's second-largest maize producer, contributing 23% to global production
and playing a crucial role in stabilizing the global maize supply. Therefore, accurately …

Maize pollen is highly sensitive to heat and drought, but few studies have investigated the
combined effects of heat and drought on pollen viability. In this study, pollen's structural and …

High sensitivity to climate change has been demonstrated in global maize production,
especially the extreme high temperature and drought events. At present, the interactive …

Drought and heat stresses usually occur concomitantly in nature, with increasing frequency
and intensity of both stresses expected due to climate change. The synergistic agricultural …

Context China produces more than 20% of maize grain in the world, and Northeast China
(NEC) accounts for∼ 30% of the nation's total maize production. Previous studies have used …