Silicon-Mediated Tolerance to Other Abiotic Stresses

Liang, Yongchao; Nikolić, Miroslav; Bélanger, Richard R.; Gong, Haijun; Song, Alin

doi:10.1007/978-94-017-9978-2_8

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“…These damages in PSII activities affect the photosynthetic capacity (A) of plants due to the reduction of leaf water potential (Cruz et al, 2009), interfering with seedling quality (DQI). Silicon application favored photochemical stability by promoting membrane integrity and decreasing its permeability (Liang et al, 2015b). Kim et al (2017) report that by modulating antioxidant defense systems, Si can also alleviate oxidative stress in plants under adverse conditions.…”

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Does silicon help to alleviate water deficit stress and in the recovery of Dipteryx alata seedlings?

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Water deficit to causes serious problems in the growth and development of plants, impairing their metabolism. Thus, it is necessary to use agents that can mitigate plant damage. This study assesses the potential of silicon to mitigate water deficit stress in Dipteryx alata Vogel seedlings and to help in their recovery after the resumption of irrigation. The study analyzed four water regimes: (I) Continuous irrigation; (II) Water deficit without Si; (III) Water deficit + 0.75 mL Si; and (IV) Water deficit + 1.50 mL Si. Seedlings were evaluated in four periods: (1) (T0 – time zero) at the beginning of the experiment, before irrigation suspension; (2) (P0) when the photosynthetic rates (A) of seedlings under irrigation suspension reached values close to zero, period in which irrigation was resumed; (3) (REC) when A reached values close to those of seedlings under continuous irrigation, characterizing the recovery period; and (4) (END) 45 days after REC, when seedlings were kept under continuous irrigation, similar to the control. Application of 0.75 mL Si alleviates damage to the photosynthetic apparatus of D. alata seedlings that remain longer under water deficit, and contributes to faster physiological recovery after the resumption of irrigation. D. alata seedlings have recovery potential after the stress period, regardless of Si application.

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Does silicon help to alleviate water deficit stress and in the recovery of Dipteryx alata seedlings?

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“…3) may be related to effects taking place in both the soil and the plant. The increased Si concentration in soil solution can displace P from Fe oxide adsorption sites through competitive sorption of H 2 PO 4 − and H 3 SiO 4 − (Liang et al 2015;Nascimento et al 2020). In turn, some authors have suggested that the increase in photosynthetic phosphorylation, the reduction of unnecessary Fe and Mn uptake, and the increase in the expression and regulation of inorganic P-carrying genes (TaPHT1.1 and TaPHT1.2) could lead to improved P efficient use in plants (Etesami and Jeong 2018;Kostic et al 2017;Neu et al 2017).…”

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“…Indeed, silicate fertilization has been shown to reduce the damage caused by the stalk borer (Atencio et al 2019;Camargo et al 2014a;Kvedaras et al 2009). Despite the abundance of Si in the Earth's crust, the Si plant availability in the soil is low, especially in highly weathered tropical soils, due to the desilication process and the depletion of Si readily available through crop removal (Camargo et al 2013;Keeping 2017;Liang et al 2015). Sideficient soils can be corrected by several sources that vary widely in total and plant-available silicon (Keeping 2017).…”

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Amorphous Silica-Based Fertilizer Increases Stalks and Sugar Yield and Resistance to Stalk Borer in Sugarcane Grown Under Field Conditions

Oliva

Silva

Araújo

et al. 2021

J Soil Sci Plant Nutr

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Silicon (Si) fertilization can mitigate biotic and abiotic stresses and increase the yield of sugarcane. Considering the low availability of Si in tropical soils and the large amounts of fertilizer required by Si accumulating crops, concentrated sources of Si with good solubility may lead to more profitable fertilization management. In this context, we assessed the potential of an amorphous silica-based fertilizer (ASF) on increasing the soil availability and uptake of Si by sugarcane, the growth parameters, the stalk and sugar yields, and the damage caused by stalk borer (Diatraea saccharalis F.). Additionally, Si effects on the accumulation of nutrients by sugarcane were evaluated. The field trial was carried out in a randomized block design with four replications. The ASF was applied at five rates (0, 125, 250, 500, and 750 kg ha −1 ). The evaluation of the plants was performed 12 months after planting. Silicon available content in the soil layers assessed (0.0-0.2 m and 0.2-0.4 m) increased with Si fertilization. The Si concentrations in leaves and stalks were up to 5-and eightfold higher in ASF-amended plants than the control. The Si fertilization increased N, P, K, Ca, Fe, Mn, Cu, and Zn concentrations. Sugarcane growth parameters showed a positive relationship with Si in plants; the height and stalk diameter and the dry leaf biomass were 50, 58, and 71% higher in the 750 kg ha −1 ASF compared to the control, respectively. ASF also increased the contents of fiber, total sugar, and recoverable sugar. The accumulation of Si in the stalk reduced significantly the damage caused by the stalk borer. The ASF rates increased the yield of stalks, total and recoverable sugar, and the stalk borer's resistance, having great potential to boost sugarcane performance in Si-depleted soils in northeast Brazil.

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“…The formation of hydroxyl aluminium silicate by Si is thought to contribute to Al detoxification in plants. Si may also prevent lodging in rice and wheat plants by neutralising the negative effects of increased N supply on stalk stability and lodging susceptibility 38 . According to one study, higher exudation of Al chelating catechin and quercetin, as well as malic acid, in Si-treated maize plants increased maize resistance to Al toxicity 39 .…”

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Surprising benefits of silicon in plants and human beings

Arya¹,

Verma²,

Aman³

et al. 2022

World J. Bio. Pharm. Health Sci.

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Silicon is the second most abundant element on Earth and the third most abundant trace element in human body. It is present in water, plant and animal sources. Silicon is known as a beautifying mineral and there are many health benefits associated with it. It is a macro element involved in the responses of plants to a variety of abiotic stresses. The culture medium composition, particularly the mineral nutrients, greatly impacts the growth as well as the morphogenesis of in vitro plant cultures. Silicon not only helps strengthen connective tissues and bones but is also useful in skin, nail, and hair care. They also play a vital role in the prevention of atherosclerosis, insomnia, tuberculosis, and aluminum toxicity. Silicon and silicic acid may decrease the bioavailability of aluminum by blocking the uptake of the latter by the gastrointestinal tract and impeding its reabsorption in the kidneys. Silicon has also been suggested to be involved in mammalian hormonal control, and protect people from heart diseases, anticancer, anti- atherosclerotic, and anti-diabetic effects.

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Silicon-Mediated Tolerance to Other Abiotic Stresses

Cited by 6 publications

References 107 publications

Does silicon help to alleviate water deficit stress and in the recovery of Dipteryx alata seedlings?

Does silicon help to alleviate water deficit stress and in the recovery of Dipteryx alata seedlings?

Amorphous Silica-Based Fertilizer Increases Stalks and Sugar Yield and Resistance to Stalk Borer in Sugarcane Grown Under Field Conditions

Surprising benefits of silicon in plants and human beings

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