The controversies of silicon's role in plant biology
Contents Summary 67 I. Introduction 68 II. Silicon transport in plants: to absorb or not to
absorb 69 III. The role of silicon in plants: not just a matter of semantics 71 IV. Silicon and …
absorb 69 III. The role of silicon in plants: not just a matter of semantics 71 IV. Silicon and …
Mechanisms of silicon-mediated alleviation of heavy metal toxicity in plants: a review
In present era, heavy metal pollution is rapidly increasing which present many
environmental problems. These heavy metals are mainly accumulated in soil and are …
environmental problems. These heavy metals are mainly accumulated in soil and are …
The role of silicon in plant biology: a paradigm shift in research approach
Abstract Background Silicon (Si) is known to have numerous beneficial effects on plants,
alleviating diverse forms of abiotic and biotic stress. Research on this topic has accelerated …
alleviating diverse forms of abiotic and biotic stress. Research on this topic has accelerated …
Response of Chlorophyll, Carotenoid and SPAD-502 Measurement to Salinity and Nutrient Stress in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Abiotic stress can alter key physiological constituents and functions in green plants.
Improving the capacity to monitor this response in a non-destructive manner is of …
Improving the capacity to monitor this response in a non-destructive manner is of …
Arsenic transport and interaction with plant metabolism: Clues for improving agricultural productivity and food safety
Arsenic (As) is a ubiquitous metalloid that is highly toxic to all living organisms. When grown
in As-contaminated soils, plants may accumulate significant amounts of As in the grains or …
in As-contaminated soils, plants may accumulate significant amounts of As in the grains or …
Consistent alleviation of abiotic stress with silicon addition: a meta‐analysis
J Cooke, MR Leishman - Functional Ecology, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Hundreds of single species studies have demonstrated the facility of silicon (Si) to alleviate
diverse abiotic stresses in plants. Understanding of the mechanisms of Si‐mediated stress …
diverse abiotic stresses in plants. Understanding of the mechanisms of Si‐mediated stress …
[HTML][HTML] Does silicon really matter for the photosynthetic machinery in plants…?
Silicon (Si) is known to alleviate the adverse impact of different abiotic and biotic stresses by
different mechanisms including morphological, physiological, and genetic changes …
different mechanisms including morphological, physiological, and genetic changes …
Silicon crosstalk with reactive oxygen species, phytohormones and other signaling molecules
Exogenous applications of silicon (Si) can initiate cellular defence pathways to enhance
plant resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses. Plant Si accumulation is regulated by several …
plant resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses. Plant Si accumulation is regulated by several …
Arsenic uptake, accumulation and toxicity in rice plants: possible remedies for its detoxification: a review
Arsenic (As) is a toxic metalloid. Serious concerns have been raised in literature owing to its
potential toxicity towards living beings. The metalloid causes various water-and food-borne …
potential toxicity towards living beings. The metalloid causes various water-and food-borne …
The Effect of Silicon on Photosynthesis and Expression of Its Relevant Genes in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under High-Zinc Stress
The main objectives of this study were to elucidate the roles of silicon (Si) in alleviating the
effects of 2 mM zinc (high Zn) stress on photosynthesis and its related gene expression …
effects of 2 mM zinc (high Zn) stress on photosynthesis and its related gene expression …