Silicon-Induced Drought Resilience in Maize (Zea mays L.): Uncovering the Integrated Physio-chemical and Transcriptomic Insights into Stress Mitigation

silicon supplementation enhanced drought tolerance and stimulated maize development by coordinating the regulation of key drought response pathways, including physiological adaptations, metabolic homeostasis, and gene expression networks

硅补充（silicon supplementation）可通过协调调控关键抗旱响应通路，包括生理适应、代谢稳态与基因表达网络，增强玉米的抗旱性并促进其生长发育。