Tremendous progress has been made on molecular aspects of plant phosphorus (P)
nutrition, often without heeding information provided by soil scientists, ecophysiologists, and …

Silicon (Si) is not classified as an essential element for plants, but numerous studies have
demonstrated its beneficial effects in a variety of species and environmental conditions …

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 …

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 …

Plants' ability to take up silicon from the soil, accumulate it within their tissues and then
reincorporate it into the soil through litter creates an intricate network of feedback …

Due to the frequent occurrence of extreme weather and severe environmental pollution, food
security and human survival are at risk. Silicon, a key element in plant nutrition and …

Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been widely used to immobilize toxic trace metal (loid) s
(TTMs) in contaminated croplands. However, the effect and mechanisms of SiNP application …

In terms of high capacity and reliable safety, low‐valent silicon‐based composites with small
grain sizes are practicable anode materials for lithium‐ion batteries. However, robust …

Abstract Background Silicon (Si) is increasingly recognized as a pivotal beneficial element
for plants in ecology and agricultural sciences, but soil-plant Si cycling has been considered …

Biosilicification—the formation of biological structures composed of silica—has a wide
distribution among eukaryotes; it plays a major role in global biogeochemical cycles, and …