Which one of the following crops is most sensitive to both excess moisture and drought
A. Wheat
B. Maize
C. Sunflower
D. Oat
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Maize is a crop that is highly sensitive to drought and excess moisture. Maize is the world's leading crop and is widely cultivated as a cereal grain. It is also known as the queen of cereals because of its highest genetic yield potential.Drought tolerant maize varieties have an enhanced ability to withstand abiotic stress like drought.
It is generally considered a flood tolerant species because of its ability to produce early adventitious roots and morphological adapters.
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