10/16/2018 / By RJ Jhonson
Soil salinity is a growing concern because of its impact on agriculture and, consequently, food production. Researchers, in a study published in the journal Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, investigated the benefits of amending saline soil with silicon as a way to facilitate plant survival and growth.
The researchers concluded that silicon amendment gives plants a higher chance of survival in environments that are salt-challenged.
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Journal Reference:
Khan WUD, Aziz T, Hussain I, Ramzani PMA, Reichenauer TG. SILICON: A BENEFICIAL NUTRIENT FOR MAIZE CROP TO ENHANCE PHOTOCHEMICAL EFFICIENCY OF PHOTOSYSTEM II UNDER SALT STRESS. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 2016;63(5):599–611. DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2016.1233322
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