silicon Nutrients
Beneficial Effects of Silicon on Crop Growth in Relation to Biotic and Abiotic Stress
Biotic Stress
Silicon is effective in controlling various pests, non-insect pests, as well as diseases caused by fungi.
Abiotic Stress
Silicon alleviates several physical stresses including low or high temperatures, wind, and reduced light intensities. Silicon can alleviate water stress by decreasing transpiration caused through heat stress and preventing cell electrolyte leakages. Silicon also alleviates phosphate deficiency by the desorption of soil phosphates (locked-up Phosphorus). Silicon deposited in the stems and leaf blades counter-act excessive Nitrogen applications by preventing the usually occurring lodging.
Biotic Stress
Silicon is effective in controlling various pests, non-insect pests, as well as diseases caused by fungi.
Abiotic Stress
Silicon alleviates several physical stresses including low or high temperatures, wind, and reduced light intensities. Silicon can alleviate water stress by decreasing transpiration caused through heat stress and preventing cell electrolyte leakages. Silicon also alleviates phosphate deficiency by the desorption of soil phosphates (locked-up Phosphorus). Silicon deposited in the stems and leaf blades counter-act excessive Nitrogen applications by preventing the usually occurring lodging.