#$%^&*AU2020101741A420200924.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to the field of crop strengthening additives, in particular to a conditioner for improving drought resistance of maize, a maize seed dressing agent, and a preparation method and use thereof. The present invention provides a conditioner for improving drought resistance of maize, including the following components in part by mass: 0.025-0.1 parts of succinic acid, 0.5-2 parts of fulvic acid, 7-10 parts of proline, 1-4 parts of ascorbic acid, 0.1-0.25 parts of choline chloride, 0.01-0.1 parts of acetylsalicylic acid, 0.05-0.2 parts of diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate and 2-6 parts of sodium alginate. A composition provided by the present invention can not only improve the drought resistance of maize at a seedling stage, but also increase maize yield as well as the economic benefits of growers.