Foliar applied calcium chloride alleviated drought stress in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) by improving growth and yield contributing traits and antioxidant activity.

Drought-induced stress presents a substantial threat as it disrupts the normal growth of cereal crops and leads to decreased yields. The persistent occurrence of drought conditions significantly impacts the growth and development of pearl millet. This study aimed to explore how calcium chloride (CaC...

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Published in:	PLoS ONE
Main Authors:	Tauqeer Ahmad Yasir, Wasif Azhar, Qaisar Ali, Muhammad Usman Masood Bhutta, Muhammad Ateeq, Allah Wasaya, Mubshar Hussain, Rehana Riaz
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0310207