Increased incidence of abiotic stresses impacting adversely plant growth and productivity in
major crops is being witnessed all over the world. Therefore, as a result of such stress …

Silicon (Si), the second most abundant element in Earth's crust, exerts beneficial effects on
the growth and productivity of a variety of plant species under various environmental …

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 …

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 …

Simple Summary Abiotic and biotic stresses are a major challenge for agricultural
production. To deal with stressed conditions, many techniques, including the use of …

Sustainable agricultural production is critically antagonistic by fluctuating unfavorable
environmental conditions. The introduction of mineral elements emerged as the most …

Drought and salinity are the main abiotic stresses limiting crop yield and quality worldwide.
Improving food production in drought-and salt-prone areas is the key to meet the increasing …

Salinity stress is one of the most destructive non-biological stresses in plants that has
adversely affected many agricultural lands in the world. Salinity stress causes many …

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 …

Silicon (Si) is one of the essential and important elements that plays a vital role in the growth
and productivity of crop plants by improving their nutritional status. The exogenous …