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 …

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 …

Silicon (Si), a beneficial element for plants, is known for its prophylactic effect under stress
conditions. Many studies have documented the role of biogenic silica (bulk-Si) in alleviating …

Recent advancements in nanotechnology have opened new advances in agriculture.
Among other nanoparticles, silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs), due to their unique physiological …

The primary factors that restrict agricultural productivity and jeopardize human and food
safety are heavy metals (HMs), including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and aluminum, which …

Salinity is an abiotic stress that affects agriculture by severely impacting crop growth and,
consequently, final yield. Considering that sea levels rise at an alarming rate of> 3 mm per …

Tomato crop is valuable worldwide thanks to its commercial and nutritional value, which
plays a very important role in the human diet. However, in arid areas, tomato crops can be …

Environmental stresses are major cause of poor lower yield and poor quality of fruits. Among
these, fruit yield is low due to irrigation with brackish water. The adverse effects of poor …

In this study, we simulate the irrigation of tomato plants with arsenic (As)-contaminated water
(from 0 to 3.2 mg L− 1) and investigate the effect of the application of silicon nanoparticle (Si …

Aggrandized technological and industrial progression in past decades have occasioned
immense depreciation in the quality of environment and ecosystem, majorly due to …