Sugars in plants, derived from photosynthesis, act as substrates for energy metabolism and
the biosynthesis of complex carbohydrates, providing sink tissues with the necessary …

This paper reviews the scientific literature on the topic of fungal disease suppression by
applications of inorganic salts as alternatives to synthetic fungicides on a global scale for …

The textbook tells us that the development of a barrier such as the cell membrane was a
prerequisite for the development of life, and enabled single cells to support metabolic …

Phosphite (Phi), a reduced form of phosphate (Pi), is emerging as a novel biostimulator in
horticulture. Though there is still no consensus on its physiological function as a P-source for …

Excessive use of agrochemicals in conventional crop management has caused serious
environmental and health problems including loss of biodiversity and human disorders. A …

The availability of orthophosphate (Pi) is a key determinant of crop productivity because its
accessibility to plants is poor due to its conversion to unavailable forms. Weed's competition …

Abstract Phosphite (; Phi), a reduced form of phosphate (; Pi), is widely marketed as either a
fungicide or fertilizer or sometimes as a biostimulant. This is confusing for both distributors …

Phosphite (Phi) is a chemical analog of orthophosphate [HPO43−]. It is a systemic pesticide
generally known to control the prevalence of oomycetes and soil-borne diseases such as …

Phosphite (Phi)-containing products are marketed for their antifungal and nutritional value.
Substantial evidence of the anti-fungal properties of Phi on a wide variety of plants has been …

Phosphorus (P) is a pivotal nutrient for all life on Earth. It is poorly mobile in soil and
inorganic P concentrations in the soil solution are< 0.6 to 11 μM. Organic P concentrations in …