Numerous studies have shown the beneficial effects of silicon (Si) for plant growth,
particularly under stress conditions, and hence a detailed understanding of the mechanisms …

In addition to the application of macronutrients (N, P, K), there has been an increasing
interest in studying the effects of different micronutrients on growth and development in plant …

Long-term and indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides to mitigate plant pathogens have
created serious issues of water health, soil contamination, non-target organisms, resistant …

Nanobiotechnology has gained considerable momentum in the field of plant sciences in the
last few years. Nanomaterials of various metal oxides has been utilized for enhancing …

Silicon (Si) is a beneficial macronutrient for plants. The Si supplementation to growth media
mitigates abiotic and biotic stresses by regulating several physiological, biochemical and …

Plant diseases and insect pests are one of the major limiting factors that reduce crop
production worldwide. Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements in the lithosphere …

The ever-growing use of nature-derived materials creates exciting opportunities for novel
development in various therapeutic biomedical applications. Living cells, serving as the …

Silicon (Si) is abundant in the lithosphere, and previous studies have confirmed that silicon
plays an important role in plant growth. Higher plants absorb soluble silicon from soil …

Abstract Background Silicon (Si), the second most abundant and quasi-essential soil
element, is locked as a recalcitrant silicate mineral in the Earth's crust. The physical …

The biomineralization process is a mechanism inherent to all organisms of the Earth.
Throughout the decades, diverse works have reported that the origin of life is tied to crystals …