“…For example, nitrogen (N) and magnesium (Mg) are structural parts of chlorophyll, phosphorus (P) is a structural part of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), and potassium is required for osmotic regulation and activation of enzymes ( Waraich et al, 2012 ; Meena et al, 2020 ). Additionally, nitrogen plays a key role in utilizing absorbed light, carbon assimilation, and heat tolerance ( Meena et al, 2019 ). Thus, nutrient management can mitigate physiological disorders of maize plants exposed to heat stress, such as applying potassium (K), improving membranes’ stability, and maintaining turgor pressure in maize ( Tao and Zhang, 2010 ).…”