In the recent scenario of global warming and climate change, numerous biotic and abiotic
stresses inhibit crop growth and development and finally lead to reduced crop productivity …

There are growing concerns about the contamination of metals, particularly cadmium (Cd),
known for its high toxicity, infiltrating soils and posing serious threats to food security and …

Cadmium (Cd) stress causes serious damage to plants, inducing various physiological and
biochemical disruptions that lead to reduced plant biomass and compromised growth. The …

The rhizospheric microbial communities play a crucial role in promoting plant growth,
productivity, and nutrient uptake, but these communities can be significantly affected by …

The fact that the addition of silicon (Si) facilitates higher yields has been widely elucidated
by academics. However, the effects and processes of plant-available Si (PASi) deficiency in …

Owing to the abundant silicon content in coal gangue, its conversion into fertilizer can help
address large-scale storage. Nonetheless, the rapid release of silicon in coal gangue poses …

This study reports the development of fluorometric assays for the detection and
quantification of silyl hydrolase activity using silicatein as a model enzyme. These assays …

Abstract Background Silicon (Si), the second most abundant and quasi-essential soil
element, is locked as a recalcitrant silicate mineral in the Earth's crust. The physical …

Radix pseudostellariae is one of the well-known genuine medicinal herbs in Fujian
province, China. However, the continuous cropping obstacles with respect to R …

Although silicate fertilizer has been recently recognized for its ability to suppress methane
(CH 4) emissions in paddy fields, the effects of its consecutive application during the rice …