Variations in growth and genetic properties of Zea mays L. germinants exposed to cold shock

Abstract Background Abiotic stresses like low temperatures are contributory factors to the variations observed among species during plant germination, growth, and development. The present study evaluated the morphological and genetic responses of maize (Zea mays L.) seedling to cold shock induced by...

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Main Authors: Beckley Ikhajiagbe, Vona D. Odenore, Josiah E. Ifie, Esther O. Umeokeke, Pieter-Jan Loveniers, Peace I. Enaruna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-09-01
Series:Bulletin of the National Research Centre
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42269-020-00415-8