The biochar is a solid carbon-rich, porous material produced by the thermochemical
conversion of a diverse range of biomass feedstocks under an inert atmosphere (ie, in the …

Contamination of paddy soils with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) has become a severe
environmental issue. Application of functionalized biochar for rice cultivation has been …

Abstract Background Silicon (Si) is increasingly recognized as a pivotal beneficial element
for plants in ecology and agricultural sciences, but soil-plant Si cycling has been considered …

With their excellent biocompatibility, adjustable size, and high specific surface area, silica
nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) offer an alternative to traditional bulk fertilizers as a means to …

Phytoliths form in plant tissues as fine, silt-sized amorphous silica particles. Once deposited
in soils by plant debris, they can dissolve and feed silicon (Si) fluxes to the biosphere and …

Due to the fact that silicon (Si) increases the resistance of plants against diverse abiotic and
biotic stresses, Si nowadays is categorized as beneficial substance for plants. However …

Silicon (Si) and its biogeochemical cycling play an important role in maintaining the
functions of terrestrial and marine ecosystems. However, the effects of sea level rise on the …

Silicon (Si) is beneficial for rice health and production by alleviating various biotic and
abiotic stresses. However, the continual export of grain off-farm may result in Si deficiency …

Silicon (Si) is a “quasi-essential” element, associated to stresses/limitations alleviation in
crops. However, stressful situations are becoming the norm, due to climate change, human …

Silicon (Si) is commonly applied as base-fertilizer or foliar-topdressing to palliate the uptake-
translocation-accumulation of cadmium (Cd) in rice through Si–Cd antagonism. However …