Silicon-mediated plant defense against pathogens and insect pests
Plant diseases and insect pests are one of the major limiting factors that reduce crop
production worldwide. Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements in the lithosphere …
production worldwide. Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements in the lithosphere …
Optimizing the synthesis of Fe/Al (Hydr) oxides-Biochars to maximize phosphate removal via response surface model
Highly efficient and cost-effective adsorbents for phosphate (P) recovery are the key to
control eutrophication and recover phosphorous from waste streams to enhance food …
control eutrophication and recover phosphorous from waste streams to enhance food …
Silicon's role in plant stress reduction and why this element is not used routinely for managing plant health
W Zellner, B Tubaña, FA Rodrigues… - Plant disease, 2021 - Am Phytopath Society
Numerous reviews and hundreds of refereed articles have been published on silicon's
effects on abiotic and biotic stress as well as overall plant growth and development. The …
effects on abiotic and biotic stress as well as overall plant growth and development. The …
Mitigation of arsenic accumulation in arugula (Eruca sativa Mill.) using Fe/Al/Zn impregnated biochar composites
Arsenic (As) contamination of aquatic and soil environments is a global concern,
highlighting the importance of As removal via high-efficiency and low-cost removal …
highlighting the importance of As removal via high-efficiency and low-cost removal …
Spatial distribution of plant-available silicon and its controlling factors in paddy fields of China
Silicon (Si) is beneficial for rice health and production by alleviating various biotic and
abiotic stresses. However, the continual export of grain off-farm may result in Si deficiency …
abiotic stresses. However, the continual export of grain off-farm may result in Si deficiency …
Socio-technical changes for sustainable rice production: Rice husk amendment, conservation irrigation, and system changes
Rice is a staple food and primary source of calories for much of the world. However, rice can
be a dietary source of toxic metal (loid) s to humans, and its cultivation creates atmospheric …
be a dietary source of toxic metal (loid) s to humans, and its cultivation creates atmospheric …
Efficacy of reduced rates of chlorantraniliprole seed treatment on insect pests of irrigated drill‐seeded rice
Background For the past decade, insecticidal seed treatment has been the most widely used
control tactic against insect pests of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in the USA. Seed treatments are …
control tactic against insect pests of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in the USA. Seed treatments are …
Influence of Foliar Silicic Acid Application on Soybean (Glycine max L.) Varieties Grown across Two Distinct Rainfall Years
U Shwethakumari, T Pallavi, NB Prakash - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
The foliar nutrition of silicic acid is considered to be a novel approach in enhancing the
performance of many crops worldwide. The present study aimed to assess if the foliar …
performance of many crops worldwide. The present study aimed to assess if the foliar …
Earthworms impact the availability of Si to plants in northern Vietnamese paddy fields
Silicon (Si) is an essential element for the growth and development of rice plants, playing a
crucial role in their overall health and productivity. This study aimed to measure earthworm's …
crucial role in their overall health and productivity. This study aimed to measure earthworm's …
Beneficial effects of silicon in plants under abiotic stress conditions: A new approach
SPO Moraes, JFM Rodrigues, MEO Escobar… - Revista Ciência …, 2022 - SciELO Brasil
Considering the importance of Silicon (Si) for plants, many studies have focused to evaluate
the ability of the element to alleviate abiotic stress in different species, mainly of agricultural …
the ability of the element to alleviate abiotic stress in different species, mainly of agricultural …