Morphology of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Under Drought Stress with The Application of Antioxidants in The Vegetative Phase

Abstract Rice production around the world is seriously at risk from drought stress. under stress has lower productivity and growth inhibition because to poor nutrient water uptake. This study aimed determine how upland rice responded morphologically antioxidant administration during vegetative stage. A randomized block design with two components three replications served as basis for experiment. The first factor a field capacity level of 80% (FC), 60% 40% FC. second foliar application antioxidants consisting spraying without antioxidants; ascorbic acid 1 mM; salicylic 0.5 mM + acid. Parameters observed were plant height 4-8 WAP, dry root weight length. results showed that reduced number leaves, Antioxidant increased height,