Ameliorating effects of exogenously applied proline on seed composition, seed oil quality and oil antioxidant activity of maize (Zea mays L.) under drought stress

This study was carried out to appraise whether or not the exogenous application of a potential osmoprotectant, proline, could ameliorate the adverse effects of drought stress on maize seed and seed oil composition, as well as oil antioxidant activity. Water stress reduced the kernel sugar, oil, prot...

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Main Authors: Ali, Qasim, Anwar, Farooq, Ashraf, Muhammad, Saari, Nazamid, Perveen, Rashida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2013
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/78038/1/78038.pdf
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/78038/
https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/1/818
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