Silicon (Si) is not classified as an essential element for plants, but numerous studies have
demonstrated its beneficial effects in a variety of species and environmental conditions …

In the era present, due to increasing incidences of a large number of different biotic and
abiotic stresses all over the world, the growth of plants (principal crops) may be restrained by …

Silicon (Si) is the most copious element of existence in the lithosphere but still it has not
been added into the essential element list. The imperative role of Si in triggering growth and …

Limited findings have been reported on using nanomaterials to improve tree fruit growth,
development, and productivity under various stress conditions. To assess the effect of …

Increased environmental stresses are among the most limiting factors for agricultural
productivity across the world. Reliable, environmentally friendly techniques are needed to …

Salinity stress adversely affects root nodulation symbiotic relationships, and ultimately the
nitrogen fixation capacity and the growth and yield of leguminous plants. Improving growth …

Low soil temperature in spring is a major constraint for the cultivation of tropical and
subtropical crops in temperate climates, associated with inhibition of root growth and activity …

Silicon (Si) fertilization improves crop cultivation and is commonly added in the form of
soluble silicates. However, most natural plant-available Si originates from plant formed …

Enhanced weathering is a proposed carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategy to accelerate
natural carbon sequestration in soils via the amendment of silicate rocks to agricultural soils …

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 …