Advances in the Molecular Regulatory Network of Low-Temperature Tolerance in Maize: Key Genes, Hormones, Signaling Pathways, and Genetic Improvement Strategies
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a globally important crop, but its sensitivity to cold stress leads to substantial yield losses in temperate zones, where low temperatures, particularly below 10 °C, critically constrain cultivation in high-altitude and high-latitude regions. Recent progress has identified key cold-tolerance gene...