Silicon sources for rice crop

• Published in: Scientia agricola 2004-10, Vol.61 (5), p.522-528
• Main Authors: Pereira, H.S, Kornd_rfer, G.H, Vidal, A. de A, Camargo, M.S. de
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: ABSORCAO DE NUTRIENTES; AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY; ARROZ; DISPONIBILIDADE DE NUTRIENTE; ESTUFA; GREENHOUSES; metallurgical aggregate; NUTRICAO VEGETAL; NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY; NUTRIENT UPTAKE; oryza; ORYZA SATIVA; silicate; SILICIO; SILICON; slag
• ISSN: 0103-9016; 1678-992X; 1678-992X; 0103-9016
• DOI: 10.1590/S0103-90162004000500010

Although silicon is not an essential nutrient, its application is beneficial for plant growth and development. To evaluate silicon sources in relation to agronomic efficiency and economic viability in rice crops (Oryza sativa L.), a greenhouse experiment was conducted, Quartzipsamment soil, in a completely randomized experimental design (n = 4). Treatments were 12 silicon sources and a control. Silicon was applied at the rate of 125 kg Si ha-1. Data were compared to a standard response curve for Si using the standard source Wollastonite at rates of 0, 125, 250, 375, and 500 kg Si ha-1. All treatments received CaCO3 and MgCO3 to balance pH, Ca and Mg. One hundred and fifty days after sowing, evaluations on dry matter yield in the above-ground part of plants, grain yield, and Si contents in the soil and plant tissues were performed. Wollastonite had linear response, increasing silicon in the soil and plants with increasing application rates. Differences between silicon sources in relation to Si uptake were observed. Phosphate slag provided the highest Si uptake, followed by Wollastonite and electric furnace silicates which however, did not show differed among themselves. The highest Si accumulation in grain was observed for stainless steel, which significantly differed from the control, silicate clay, Wollastonite, and AF2 (blast furnace of the company 2) slag. Silicate clay showed the lowest Si accumulation in grain and did not differ from the control, AF2 slag, AF1 slag, schist ash, schist, and LD4 (furnace steel type LD of the company 4) slag. O silício, mesmo não sendo essencial do ponto de vista fisiológico, traz inúmeros benefícios para o crescimento e o desenvolvimento das plantas. Com o objetivo de avaliar diferentes fontes de Si quanto à disponibilidade do nutriente para plantas de arroz (Oryza sativa L.), foi realizado um experimento em Neossolo Quartzarênico Órtico típico, em casa-de-vegetação em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com doze fontes de silício aplicadas na dose de 125 kg Si ha-1 e uma testemunha (n = 4). Dados experimentais foram comparados a uma curva padrão de resposta para silício, utilizando a fonte padrão (Wollastonita) nas doses de 0, 125, 250, 375 e 500 kg Si ha-1. Visando equilibrar os valores de pH, Ca e Mg, todos os tratamentos foram balanceados com CaCO3 e MgCO3. Após 150 dias do plantio, foi avaliada a produção de matéria seca da parte aérea, produção de grãos e teores de Si no solo e nas plantas. A Wollastonita, usada