Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements on earth. Although not considered
essential for the growth and development of higher plants, it is nonetheless known to …

▪ Abstract Silicon is present in plants in amounts equivalent to those of such macronutrient
elements as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, and in grasses often at higher levels …

The role of the agricultural sector in human development and economic development cannot
be overemphasized. Awareness for increased agricultural production is on the increase …

More than one third of harvested fruit and vegetables are lost and do not reach the
customers mainly due to postharvest decay. During the last decade, several postharvest …

A single-source reference on the biology of algae, the third edition of Algae: Anatomy,
Biochemistry, and Biotechnology examines the most important taxa and structures for …

Silicon (Si) is a bioactive element associated with beneficial effects on mechanical and
physiological properties of plants. Silicon alleviates abiotic and biotic stresses, and …

Silicon (Si) is the second‐most abundant element in the earth's crust. In the pedosphere,
however, huge spans of Si contents occur mainly caused by Si redistribution in soil profiles …

Low bone mass (osteoporosis) is a silent epidemic of the 21st century, which presently in the
UK results in over 200,000 fractures annually at a cost of over one billion pounds. Figures …

Plants' ability to take up silicon from the soil, accumulate it within their tissues and then
reincorporate it into the soil through litter creates an intricate network of feedback …

This paper reviews the most recent progress in exploring silicon-mediated resistance to
herbivorous insects and the mechanisms involved. The aim is to determine whether any …