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 …

Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy as it contributes about one fifth of the gross
domestic product (GDP) in India and provides livelihood to approximately 70% of the …

Although silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the earth's crust, it is not
considered an essential element for plant nutrition. However, both research results and …

Sustainable agricultural production is critically antagonistic by fluctuating unfavorable
environmental conditions. The introduction of mineral elements emerged as the most …

Silicon (Si) can increase salt tolerance of plants, and previous studies have focused on NaCl
stress; whereas in protected facilities, nitrate (but not NaCl) accumulation is one of the major …

Silicon has been widely reported to have a beneficial effect on improving plant tolerance to
biotic and abiotic stresses. However, the mechanisms of silicon in mediating stress …

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 …

Salinity decreases the yield and quality of crops. Silicon (Si) has been widely reported to
have beneficial effects on plant growth and development under salt stress. However, the …

Salinity is an abiotic stress that affects agriculture by severely impacting crop growth and,
consequently, final yield. Considering that sea levels rise at an alarming rate of> 3 mm per …

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 …