Fig. 8From: A leucine-rich repeat-receptor-like kinase gene SbER2–1 from sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) confers drought tolerance in maizePhenotypic, physiological and biochemical characteristics of the SbER2–1 overexpression maize lines VE2–1, VE2–2 and the non-transgenic receptor line ZPM9 under drought stress. a Leaf relative water content. b, c, d, e Physiological parameters related to photosynthesis and transpiration: stomatal conductance, transpiration rate, net photosynthetic rate and WUE. f, g, h Soluble sugar, MDA and proline contents. i, j Lignin contents in stems and leaves, respectivelyBack to article page