Interfacial reactions drive all elemental cycling on Earth and play pivotal roles in human
activities such as agriculture, water purification, energy production and storage …

Despite seminal papers that stress the significance of silicon (Si) in plant biology and
ecology, most studies focus on manipulations of Si supply and mitigation of stresses. The …

Rice is able to accumulate high concentrations of silicon (Si) in the shoots, and this ability is
required for the mitigation of abiotic and biotic stresses. Although transporters for Si uptake …

Rapid synchronized seed germination is desirable to ensure seedling establishment and
improve crop yield. However, abiotic stresses from drought, salinity, and heavy metals have …

Salinity stress acts as a significant deterrent in the course of optimal plant growth and
productivity, and mung bean, being a relay crop in the cereal cropping system, is severely …

The establishment of a resilient and enduring agricultural production system is important in
order to meet the global need for food. Due to dramatic climatic changes and growing …

The beneficial effects of silicon (Si) in higher plants are widely recognized under stress
(abiotic and biotic), specifically in plants with a relatively higher ability to absorb and …

The abundance of silicon (Si) in the earth's crust is found as silicon dioxide (SiO2). But this
abundance of Si is not a sign that the plants take up an adequate amount of Si. This review …

The interpretation of crop water management practices has been central to the archeological
debate on agricultural strategies and is crucial where the type of water strategy can provide …

The rhizosphere contains both essential nutrients and potentially harmful substances for
plant growth. Plants, as sessile organisms, must efficiently absorb the necessary nutrients …