ArticleFrontiers in plant science2026
Nanoclay, calcium alginate, and composite soil amendments mitigate drought effects on wheat growth and water-use efficiency.
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Introduction: Water scarcity and increasing drought frequency constrain wheat production in arid and semi-arid regions, highlighting the need for soil-based strategies that can sustain crop performance under limited water availability. Methods: This study evaluated the effects of nanoclay (CN), calcium alginate (CG), and CN-CG composite formulations on wheat ( Results: Drought markedly reduced shoot fresh weight, canopy proxy traits, and net CO Conclusion: Nanoclay, calcium alginate, and composite formulations attenuated short-term vegetative and physiological drought responses in greenhouse-grown wheat. These findings identify promising amendment candidates for further validation under field conditions, including root traits, dry biomass, grain yield, seasonal water productivity, amendment persistence, and cost-benefit assessment.
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