Simple Summary Abiotic and biotic stresses are a major challenge for agricultural
production. To deal with stressed conditions, many techniques, including the use of …

Silicon is absorbed as uncharged mono-silicic acid by plant roots through passive
absorption of Lsi1, an influx transporter belonging to the aquaporin protein family. Lsi2 then …

Due to their size, flexibility, biocompatibility, large surface area, and variable functionality
nanoparticles have enormous industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical and biotechnological …

The use of nanotechnology in agriculture is increasing at a phenomenal rate. It is, therefore,
necessary to appreciate and elucidate the role of nanoparticles (NPs) in plant growth and …

Abiogenic silicon (Si), though deemed a quasi-nutrient, remains largely inaccessible to
plants due to its prevalence within mineral ores. Nevertheless, the influence of Si extends …

The ever-increasing demand for agricultural food products, medicine, and other commercial
sectors requires new technologies for agricultural practices and promoting the optimum …

Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust and has numerous
roles in both soils and plants, although it is inaccessible to plants in its native state (insoluble …

Plant nano-nutrition involves the delivery of nano-nutrients to plants. The use of nano-
fertilizers in plant nutrition is one of the major applications of nanotechnology in agriculture …

The use of nanotechnology in agriculture has become an area of great interest for soil
scientists. Therefore, it is important and necessary to investigate the effects of nanoparticles …

World's population is facing serious constrains due to the deposition of heavy metals (HMs)
in soil since last decades. Over the years, there has been an increased concern in relation to …