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 …
Silicon (Si): Review and future prospects on the action mechanisms in alleviating biotic and abiotic stresses in plants
In the era present, due to increasing incidences of a large number of different biotic and
abiotic stresses all over the world, the growth of plants (principal crops) may be restrained by …
abiotic stresses all over the world, the growth of plants (principal crops) may be restrained by …
Silica nanoparticles enhance disease resistance in Arabidopsis plants
M El-Shetehy, A Moradi, M Maceroni… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
In plants, pathogen attack can induce an immune response known as systemic acquired
resistance that protects against a broad spectrum of pathogens. In the search for safer …
resistance that protects against a broad spectrum of pathogens. In the search for safer …
[HTML][HTML] 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 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 …
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 …
Integration of silicon and secondary metabolites in plants: a significant association in stress tolerance
MA Ahanger, JA Bhat, MH Siddiqui… - Journal of …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Is silicon a panacea for alleviating drought and salt stress in crops?
Salinity affects around 20% of all arable land while an even larger area suffers from
recurrent drought. Together these stresses suppress global crop production by as much as …
recurrent drought. Together these stresses suppress global crop production by as much as …
Fascinating role of silicon to combat salinity stress in plants: An updated overview
Salt stress limits plant growth and productivity by severely impacting the fundamental
physiological processes. Silicon (Si) supplementation is considered one of the promising …
physiological processes. Silicon (Si) supplementation is considered one of the promising …
[HTML][HTML] The role of silicon in higher plants under salinity and drought stress
Although deemed a “non-essential” mineral nutrient, silicon (Si) is clearly beneficial to plant
growth and development, particularly under stress conditions, including salinity and drought …
growth and development, particularly under stress conditions, including salinity and drought …