In the environment arsenic (As) can be found mainly as arsenite (AsIII) and arsenate (AsV),
which are highly toxic and threaten food security. Currently, there is great attention on the …

Abstract Herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) is a popular high-end cut flower, but
stem bending caused by low stem strength severely decreases its quality. To enhance stem …

Climate, landscape composition, management practice, and wild bee pollination are all
variables thought to play significant roles in commercial apple production. However, how …

Due to climate change, and increasing environmental stresses the foliar and soil application
of Si, as well as genetic engineering application to increase Si uptake, has gained special …

Fruit crops are essential for human nutrition and health, yet high level of heavy metal levels
in soils can degrade fruit quality. These metals accumulate in plant roots and tissues due to …

Research on silicon (Si), an element considered beneficial for plant growth, has focused on
abiotic and biotic stress mitigation. However, the effect of Si on tomato fruit quality under …

Tomatoes (Lycopersicun esculentum L.) are an important group of vegetable crops that have
high economical and nutritional value. The use of fertilizers and appropriate substrates is …

Citriculture and the postharvest industry are in the quest for biostimulants that favour fruit
quality and extend shelf-life. Recently, Si has emerged as a biostimulant and its impact on …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon) is a widely produced and consumed fruit vegetable
worldwide. Silicon (Si) and selenium (Se) can promote crop growth and development …

Vitex negundo L.(Lamiaceae) is an aromatic species used to cure several illnesses
worldwide. The plant is a panacea of herbal formulations with several of its metabolites …