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 …

Long-term and indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides to mitigate plant pathogens have
created serious issues of water health, soil contamination, non-target organisms, resistant …

Production of sugarcane and more recently of energy cane strengthen renewable bioenergy
production capacity. However, droughts resulting from climate change have limited the …

Forages are one of the most cultivated crops in the world. However, nutritional deficiency is
common, specifically in N, P, and Ca in many forage-growing regions. Silicon (Si) can …

Abiotic stresses such as salinity and drought stresses are known as the main constraints for
optimum growth of plants, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. Therefore, in recent …

Abstract Purpose Silicon (Si) is well-thought-out as a “multi-talented” quasi-essential facet
due to its advantageous appearance in improving plant physiology, mostly under stressful …

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 …

Globally, rejuvenation of soil health is a major concern due to the continuous loss of soil
fertility and productivity. Soil degradation decreases crop yields and threatens global food …

Lentil is one of the highly nutritious legumes but is highly susceptible to salinity stress.
Silicon has been known to reduce the effect of various environmental stresses including …

Silicon (Si), an essential nutrient in the plant health system, are gaining momentum in
facilitating defense mechanisms against biotic and abiotic stresses. Recently, Si has …