Silicon (Si) plays a pivotal role in the nutritional status of a wide variety of monocot and dicot
plant species and helps them, whether directly or indirectly, counteract abiotic and/or biotic …

Wheat blast is caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum pathotype (MoT). The
potential for wheat blast to cause widespread losses demands immediate action to …

The devastating wheat blast disease first emerged in Brazil in 1985. The disease was
restricted to South America until 2016, when a series of grain imports from Brazil led to a …

Silicon (Si) acts as a beneficial element for plant growth and provides protection against
abiotic and biotic stresses. Despite numerous reports on the beneficial role of Si in …

Wheat blast was first reported in Brazil in 1985. It spread rapidly across the wheat cropping
areas of Brazil to become the most important biotic constraint on wheat production in the …

Numerous reviews and hundreds of refereed articles have been published on silicon's
effects on abiotic and biotic stress as well as overall plant growth and development. The …

Microbiome-based solutions are regarded key for sustainable agroecosystems. However, it
is unclear how agricultural practices affect the rhizosphere microbiome, plant …

Early blight is the most devastating disease in tomato which causes huge yield losses
across the globe. Hence, development of specific, efficient and ecofriendly tools are required …

Silicon (Si) is a benefic element for higher plants such as wheat (Triticum aestivum) in which
it is accumulated in the shoot tissues. In this crop, leaf diseases and spike diseases are the …

Blast, caused by Pyricularia oryzae, has become a devastating disease on wheat in several
countries worldwide. Growers need alternative methods for blast management, and silicon …