Drought-Tolerant selection model to identify prospective maize genotypes and support sustainable agroecological practices in the semiarid regions of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Key Points

• Identifying drought-tolerant maize genotypes improves agricultural sustainability in semiarid regions.
• A specific selection model helps target the most resilient maize varieties under drought conditions.
• The analysis emphasizes the importance of genetic selection for agroecological practices in these environments.
• Findings support the need for adapting agricultural methods to cope with changing climatic conditions.