Silicon as a Smart Fertilizer for Sustainability and Crop Improvement

Silicon (Si), despite being abundant in nature, is still not considered a necessary element for plants. Si supplementation in plants has been extensively studied over the last two decades, and the role of Si in alleviating biotic and abiotic stress has been well documented. Owing to the noncorrosive...

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Published in:Biomolecules (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2022-07, Vol.12 (8), p.1027
Main Authors: Tayade, Rupesh, Ghimire, Amit, Khan, Waleed, Lay, Liny, Attipoe, John Quarshie, Kim, Yoonha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
abiotic and biotic stress
Agricultural practices
agriculture
Chemical properties
Composition
Crop improvement
Crop yields
Environmental aspects
Equipment and supplies
Fertilization
Fertilizer application
Fertilizers
Flowers & plants
Literature reviews
Management
Plant growth
Productivity
Review
Si transporters
Silicon
sustainability
Sustainable agriculture
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Summary:Silicon (Si), despite being abundant in nature, is still not considered a necessary element for plants. Si supplementation in plants has been extensively studied over the last two decades, and the role of Si in alleviating biotic and abiotic stress has been well documented. Owing to the noncorrosive nature and sustainability of elemental Si, Si fertilization in agricultural practices has gained more attention. In this review, we provide an overview of different smart fertilizer types, application of Si fertilizers in agriculture, availability of Si fertilizers, and experiments conducted in greenhouses, growth chambers, and open fields. We also discuss the prospects of promoting Si as a smart fertilizer among farmers and the research community for sustainable agriculture and yield improvement. Literature review and empirical studies have suggested that the application of Si-based fertilizers is expected to increase in the future. With the potential of nanotechnology, new nanoSi (NSi) fertilizer applications may further increase the use and efficiency of Si fertilizers. However, the general awareness and scientific investigation of NSi need to be thoughtfully considered. Thus, we believe this review can provide insight for further research into Si fertilizers as well as promote Si as a smart fertilizer for sustainability and crop improvement.
ISSN:2218-273X
2218-273X
DOI:10.3390/biom12081027