Maize leaves start to age more as they grow older, with differences depending on the type of soil they are in. In sandy loam soil, the leaves show the highest level of aging, while in loam soil, they have the highest leaf area and antioxidant activity. The content of MDA, a marker of aging, is highest in sandy loam and lowest in loam. The study found that the type of soil affects how maize leaves age and the overall yield of maize in the field.