Silicon acquisition and accumulation in plant and its significance for agriculture

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 healthy growth of many plant species. Si can promote plant mechanical strength, light interception, as well as resis...

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Main Authors: Guo-chao YAN, Miroslav Nikolic, Mu-jun YE, Zhuo-xi XIAO, Yong-chao LIANG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311918620374
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