Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)is a staple crop critical for global food security,yet its productivity is significantly affected by abiotic stresses such as drought,salinity,and waterlogging,which are exacerbated by clima...Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)is a staple crop critical for global food security,yet its productivity is significantly affected by abiotic stresses such as drought,salinity,and waterlogging,which are exacerbated by climate change.This study evaluated the effects of these stresses on vegetative growth,physiological responses,and yield.Field experiments were conducted using a Randomized Complete Block Design(RCBD)at the Mona Reclamation Experimental Project(MREP),WAPDA,Bhalwal,Sargodha,Punjab Pakistan.Stress treatments included three levels of drought(25%,50%,and 75%field capacity),salinity(4,8,and 12 dS/m),and waterlogging(24,48,and 72 h).Key parameters measured included plant height,leaf area,tiller number,stomatal conductance,chlorophyll content,and antioxidant enzyme activities.The results revealed that drought stress caused a 46%reduction in yield,while salinity and waterlogging reduced yield by 54%and 35%,respectively,with statistically significant differences(p 0.05).Key<physiological changes included a significant reduction in stomatal conductance(from 0.55 to 0.15 mmol m^(2)/s under drought stress,p 0.01)and chlorophyll content(from 48 to 28 SPAD units under drought,p 0.01).Biochemical<<responses indicated elevated levels of malondialdehyde(MDA)and hydrogen peroxide(H2O2),with significant increases in antioxidant enzyme activities,particularly superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT).These findings underscore the need for developing stress-tolerant wheat varieties and implementing agronomic practices to mitigate the impact of abiotic stresses on wheat yield.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the Mona Reclamation Experimental Project WAPDA,Pakistan.Researchers Supporting Project Number(RSP2024R410),King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)is a staple crop critical for global food security,yet its productivity is significantly affected by abiotic stresses such as drought,salinity,and waterlogging,which are exacerbated by climate change.This study evaluated the effects of these stresses on vegetative growth,physiological responses,and yield.Field experiments were conducted using a Randomized Complete Block Design(RCBD)at the Mona Reclamation Experimental Project(MREP),WAPDA,Bhalwal,Sargodha,Punjab Pakistan.Stress treatments included three levels of drought(25%,50%,and 75%field capacity),salinity(4,8,and 12 dS/m),and waterlogging(24,48,and 72 h).Key parameters measured included plant height,leaf area,tiller number,stomatal conductance,chlorophyll content,and antioxidant enzyme activities.The results revealed that drought stress caused a 46%reduction in yield,while salinity and waterlogging reduced yield by 54%and 35%,respectively,with statistically significant differences(p 0.05).Key<physiological changes included a significant reduction in stomatal conductance(from 0.55 to 0.15 mmol m^(2)/s under drought stress,p 0.01)and chlorophyll content(from 48 to 28 SPAD units under drought,p 0.01).Biochemical<<responses indicated elevated levels of malondialdehyde(MDA)and hydrogen peroxide(H2O2),with significant increases in antioxidant enzyme activities,particularly superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT).These findings underscore the need for developing stress-tolerant wheat varieties and implementing agronomic practices to mitigate the impact of abiotic stresses on wheat yield.
