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 and plants: current knowledge and technological perspectives
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 …
Silicon and the plant extracellular matrix
Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements on earth. Although not considered
essential for the growth and development of higher plants, it is nonetheless known to …
essential for the growth and development of higher plants, it is nonetheless known to …
Consistent alleviation of abiotic stress with silicon addition: a meta‐analysis
Hundreds of single species studies have demonstrated the facility of silicon (Si) to alleviate
diverse abiotic stresses in plants. Understanding of the mechanisms of Si‐mediated stress …
diverse abiotic stresses in plants. Understanding of the mechanisms of Si‐mediated stress …
Silicon acquisition and accumulation in plant and its significance for agriculture
G Yan, M Nikolic, MJ Ye, Z **ao, YC Liang - Journal of Integrative …, 2018 - Elsevier
Although silicon (Si) is ubiquitous in soil and plant, evidence is still lacking that Si is
essential for higher plants. However, it has been well documented that Si is beneficial for …
essential for higher plants. However, it has been well documented that Si is beneficial for …
Why do plants silicify?
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 …
ecology, most studies focus on manipulations of Si supply and mitigation of stresses. The …
New evidence defining the evolutionary path of aquaporins regulating silicon uptake in land plants
Understanding the evolution events defining silicon (Si) uptake in plant species is important
for the efficient exploration of Si-derived benefits. In the present study, Si accumulation was …
for the efficient exploration of Si-derived benefits. In the present study, Si accumulation was …
Silicon in the soil–plant continuum: Intricate feedback mechanisms within ecosystems
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 …
reincorporate it into the soil through litter creates an intricate network of feedback …
Beyond sugar and ethanol production: value generation opportunities through sugarcane residues
S Formann, A Hahn, L Janke, W Stinner… - Frontiers in Energy …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Sugarcane is the most produced agricultural commodity in tropical and subtropical regions,
where it is primarily used for the production of sugar and ethanol. The latter is mostly used to …
where it is primarily used for the production of sugar and ethanol. The latter is mostly used to …
The intricacy of silicon, plant growth regulators and other signaling molecules for abiotic stress tolerance: An entrancing crosstalk between stress alleviators
Unfavorable environmental conditions are the critical inimical to the sustainable agriculture.
Among various novel strategies designed to protect plants from abiotic stress threats, use of …
Among various novel strategies designed to protect plants from abiotic stress threats, use of …