Functions of silicon in plant drought stress responses
Silicon (Si), the second most abundant element in Earth's crust, exerts beneficial effects on
the growth and productivity of a variety of plant species under various environmental …
the growth and productivity of a variety of plant species under various environmental …
Role of silicon in mitigation of heavy metal stresses in crop plants
Over the past few decades, heavy metal contamination in soil and water has increased due
to anthropogenic activities. The higher exposure of crop plants to heavy metal stress …
to anthropogenic activities. The higher exposure of crop plants to heavy metal stress …
Beneficial elements: New Players in improving nutrient use efficiency and abiotic stress tolerance
Plant requires seventeen essential mineral elements for proper growth and functioning
classified as macro and micro-nutrients. Apart from these, cerium (Ce), cobalt (Co), iodine (I) …
classified as macro and micro-nutrients. Apart from these, cerium (Ce), cobalt (Co), iodine (I) …
Silicon nanoparticles in higher plants: Uptake, action, stress tolerance, and crosstalk with phytohormones, antioxidants, and other signalling molecules
Silicon is absorbed as uncharged mono-silicic acid by plant roots through passive
absorption of Lsi1, an influx transporter belonging to the aquaporin protein family. Lsi2 then …
absorption of Lsi1, an influx transporter belonging to the aquaporin protein family. Lsi2 then …
Emergence of toxic trace elements in plant environments: Insights into potential of silica nanoparticles for mitigation of metal toxicity in plants
M Yadav, N George, V Dwibedi - Environmental Pollution, 2023 - Elsevier
Emergence of trace elements at potentially toxic concentrations in the environment has
become a global issue in recent times. Owing to the rapid population growth, unregulated …
become a global issue in recent times. Owing to the rapid population growth, unregulated …
Mechanisms of silicon-mediated alleviation of heavy metal toxicity in plants: a review
In present era, heavy metal pollution is rapidly increasing which present many
environmental problems. These heavy metals are mainly accumulated in soil and are …
environmental problems. These heavy metals are mainly accumulated in soil and are …
A defensin-like protein drives cadmium efflux and allocation in rice
JS Luo, J Huang, DL Zeng, JS Peng, GB Zhang… - Nature …, 2018 - nature.com
Pollution by heavy metals limits the area of land available for cultivation of food crops. A
potential solution to this problem might lie in the molecular breeding of food crops for …
potential solution to this problem might lie in the molecular breeding of food crops for …
Role of silicon in plant stress tolerance: opportunities to achieve a sustainable cropping system
Silicon (Si) being considered as a non-essential element for plant growth and development
finds its role in providing several benefits to the plant, especially under stress conditions …
finds its role in providing several benefits to the plant, especially under stress conditions …
Silicon in mitigation of abiotic stress-induced oxidative damage in plants
MG Mostofa, MM Rahman, MMU Ansary… - Critical Reviews in …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and their destructive effects on cellular
organelles are the hallmark features of plants exposed to abiotic stresses. Plants are well …
organelles are the hallmark features of plants exposed to abiotic stresses. Plants are well …
Integration of silicon and secondary metabolites in plants: a significant association in stress tolerance
As sessile organisms, plants are unable to avoid being subjected to environmental stresses
that negatively affect their growth and productivity. Instead, they utilize various mechanisms …
that negatively affect their growth and productivity. Instead, they utilize various mechanisms …