Rice needs a lot of phosphorus (P) to grow, but much of the P fertilizers applied to paddy
soils becomes unavailable to the plants. Silicon (Si) amendments can increase P availability …

A pot experiment was conducted to analyze the effect of silicon on the growth of rice grown
in a P-deficient soil and on P availability in the soil. Silicic acid was used, rather than a …

Silicon is a beneficial plant nutrient with a vital role in maintaining plant growth and
enhancing tolerance to both biotic and abiotic stresses. The polymeric insoluble silica …

Several silicon (Si) sources have been reported to be effective in terms of their effectiveness
on rice growth and yield. Apart from that, it is crucial to understand the bioavailability of …

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 …

Rice cultivation requires high amounts of phosphorus (P). However, significant amounts of P
fertilizer additions may be retained by iron (Fe) oxides and are thus unavailable for plants. At …

Depletion of bioavailable silicon, Si, in paddy soils can decrease the yields of rice. A
potential solution is to amend soil with Si-rich organic wastes such as manure from animals …

Abstract Silicon (Si), a quasi-essential element for plants, is abundant in the soil typically as
insoluble silicate forms. However, plants can uptake Si only in the soluble form of …

Silicon (Si) is a beneficial element for tropical grasses such as rice (Oryza sativa) and
responses to applications of Si are common on highly weathered soils. However, the …

Our current understanding of silicon (Si) availability in agricultural soils is reviewed and
knowledge gaps are highlighted. Silicon is a beneficial rather than essential plant nutrient …