Table 1 Physicochemical characteristics of soil used for the pot experiments.

From: Sulfate-mediated Drought Tolerance in Maize Involves Regulation at Physiological and Biochemical Levels

Physical Characteristics

Chemical Characteristics

Texture

Saturation percentage

pH

Organic matter (%)

Nitrogen (mg kg−1)

Phosphorus (mg kg−1)

Potassium (mg kg−1)

Sulfur (mg kg−1)

Sandy loam

24

8.1

0.79

102

8.50

240

2.1