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Plant Resilience and Plant Health<\/h2>\t\t\t

After oxygen, silicon<\/strong> is the most abundant element in the earth’s crust and plays a critical role in plant growth and development<\/strong>. Although not considered an essential nutrient, silicon has been shown to provide numerous benefits, especially under stressful conditions.<\/p>\n

Plants absorb silicon mainly in the form of the monomeric silicic acid present in the soil. The concentration<\/strong> of silicon varies according to the species but ranges from 0.1% to 10% by dry weight of plants.<\/p>\n

One of the most outstanding benefits of silicon is the ability to improve plant resistance <\/strong>to pests and diseases. Silicon strengthens their epidermal system, forming a protective layer under the cuticle, which makes it difficult for pathogens to gain access to the inside of the plant. It also stimulates the production of defense enzymes and disease-suppressing compounds.<\/p>\n

As well, it contributes to increase photosynthesis, which translates into higher crop yield and quality<\/strong>. And it helps to maintain a better nutrient balance, which promotes healthy growth and development.<\/p>\n

Under abiotic stress conditions, such as drought, silicon plays an important role in improving plant tolerance<\/strong>. The accumulation of silicon under the cuticle reduces the rate of transpiration, allowing the plants to conserve water and become more resistant to drought<\/strong>. In addition, silicon improves the stability of cell membranes and stimulates the production of antioxidants and heat shock proteins, which helps them resist to extreme temperature stress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Another benefit is its ability to alleviate<\/strong> heavy metal<\/strong> toxicity<\/strong>. Furthermore, silicon reduces sodium<\/strong> absorption and accumulation, which is especially beneficial in saline conditions, where high sodium concentrations can negatively affect the plant metabolism.<\/p>\n

As for its application, it can be administered to the soil <\/strong>directly or by foliar sprays<\/strong>. Foliar applications have also been found to be effective in controlling diseases such as powdery mildew in various crops.<\/p>\n

In summary, silicon plays a crucial<\/strong> role in plant development and well-being, and its use should be considered to achieve both healthy growth and increased crop production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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