The Role of Silicon in Improving Crop Growth Under Abiotic Stress
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 1214
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant nutrition; beneficial element; stress physiology; silicon use in agriculture
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Interests: plant nutrition; silicon; beneficial element; crop yield and quality; environmental stress
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “The Role of Silicon in Improving Crop Growth Under Abiotic Stress”, critically explores how silicon can bolster crop resilience amidst increasing environmental challenges due to climate changes. Silicon has been recognized for its vital roles in enhancing plant defenses and supporting growth under adverse conditions.
The aim of this Special Issue is to delve into the dynamic role of silicon in improving crop performance under environmental stress. It intends to showcase how silicon can significantly mitigate the effects of abiotic stressors, such as drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures, thereby enhancing plant growth and productivity.
The Special Issue will feature innovative research on the following:
- New sources of silicon, as well as their optimal concentrations and application methods;
- The interactions between silicon and plant genes affecting stress resistance;
- The impact of silicon on plant microbiomes and overall health;
- The role of silicon in enhancing water use efficiency in arid conditions;
- The impact of silicon on crop yield and quality, demonstrating how supplementation can improve crop performance.
Contributions are sought in the form of original research, comprehensive reviews, and methodological papers that advance our understanding of silicon’s mechanisms of action in plants and its integration into sustainable farming practices.
Prof. Dr. Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior
Prof. Dr. Cid Naudi Silva Campos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- silicon supplementation
- abiotic stress mitigation
- crop resilience
- drought resistance
- salinity tolerance
- enhanced fruit quality
- plant defense mechanisms
- water use efficiency
- agricultural sustainability
- gene–silicon interactions
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