Silicon as a Vegetable Crops Modulator—A Review

Vegetables require an optimum supply of mineral elements like silicon (Si). Si is second to oxygen in its abundance in the earth crust, and its role is quite significant in tackling biotic and abiotic stresses of vegetables. Si application also improves several agronomic and quality traits of vegeta...

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Main Authors: Prashant Kaushik, Dinesh Kumar Saini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/8/6/148