The differences in the response of photosynthetic apparatus of maize (Zea mays L.) leaves to rapid or gradual onset of cold stress

Abstract

Photosynthetic and morphological parameters were studied in two hybrid combinations of maize subjected to rapid or gradual onset of cold stress. Both types of stress markedly and statistically significantly differed; as well as the individual g

Keywords

• Dana Holá
• 221951200 photosynthesis
• maize
• chilling stress
• genotypes
• intra-specific variability
• chlorophylls
• carotenoids
• photosystems
• plant growth and development