The controversies of silicon's role in plant biology
Contents Summary 67 I. Introduction 68 II. Silicon transport in plants: to absorb or not to
absorb 69 III. The role of silicon in plants: not just a matter of semantics 71 IV. Silicon and …
absorb 69 III. The role of silicon in plants: not just a matter of semantics 71 IV. Silicon and …
Significance of silicon uptake, transport, and deposition in plants
Numerous studies have shown the beneficial effects of silicon (Si) for plant growth,
particularly under stress conditions, and hence a detailed understanding of the mechanisms …
particularly under stress conditions, and hence a detailed understanding of the mechanisms …
Silicon cycling in soils revisited
Silicon (Si) speciation and availability in soils is highly important for ecosystem functioning,
because Si is a beneficial element for plant growth. Si chemistry is highly complex compared …
because Si is a beneficial element for plant growth. Si chemistry is highly complex compared …
Silicon and plants: current knowledge and technological perspectives
M Luyckx, JF Hausman, S Lutts… - Frontiers in plant …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Elemental silicon (Si), after oxygen, is the second most abundant element in the earth's
crust, which is mainly composed of silicates. Si is not considered essential for plant growth …
crust, which is mainly composed of silicates. Si is not considered essential for plant growth …
Silica nanoparticles as pesticide against insects of different feeding types and their non-target attraction of predators
The agricultural use of silica (SiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) has the potential to control insect
pests while the safety and tritrophic effects on plants and beneficial natural enemies remains …
pests while the safety and tritrophic effects on plants and beneficial natural enemies remains …
Silicon's role in abiotic and biotic plant stresses
D Debona, FA Rodrigues… - Annual Review of …, 2017 - annualreviews.org
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 …
plant species and helps them, whether directly or indirectly, counteract abiotic and/or biotic …
Plant defense against herbivorous pests: exploiting resistance and tolerance traits for sustainable crop protection
C Mitchell, RM Brennan, J Graham… - Frontiers in plant …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Interactions between plants and insect herbivores are important determinants of plant
productivity in managed and natural vegetation. In response to attack, plants have evolved a …
productivity in managed and natural vegetation. In response to attack, plants have evolved a …
The role of silicon in plant biology: a paradigm shift in research approach
Abstract Background Silicon (Si) is known to have numerous beneficial effects on plants,
alleviating diverse forms of abiotic and biotic stress. Research on this topic has accelerated …
alleviating diverse forms of abiotic and biotic stress. Research on this topic has accelerated …
Silicon: an essential element for plant nutrition and phytohormones signaling mechanism under stressful conditions
Silicon (Si) is one of the essential and important elements that plays a vital role in the growth
and productivity of crop plants by improving their nutritional status. The exogenous …
and productivity of crop plants by improving their nutritional status. The exogenous …
Silicon: potential to promote direct and indirect effects on plant defense against arthropod pests in agriculture
OL Reynolds, MP Padula, R Zeng… - Frontiers in plant …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Silicon has generally not been considered essential for plant growth, although it is well
recognized that many plants, particularly Poaceae, have substantial plant tissue …
recognized that many plants, particularly Poaceae, have substantial plant tissue …