Silicon and Its Physiological Role in Plant Growth and Development
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Development and Morphogenesis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 311
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant nutrition; beneficial element; stress physiology; silicon use in agriculture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue of Plants entitled ‘Silicon and its Physiological Role in Plant Growth and Development’. This Special Issue seeks to delve into the physiological and metabolic mechanisms underlying silicon’s (Si) influence on plant growth, development, and resilience.
Silicon plays a pivotal role in regulating cellular processes, metabolic pathways, and physiological functions that drive plant health and productivity. Beyond its well-known contributions to stress tolerance, Si is now recognized for its impact on nutrient dynamics, photosynthesis, and biochemical signaling. This Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of how silicon mediates these processes, shedding light on its transformative potential in plant science and agriculture.
We encourage submissions addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Physiological effects of silicon on plant growth and nutrient uptake;
- Silicon-driven metabolic pathways, including antioxidant activity and secondary metabolite production;
- Silicon’s role in enhancing photosynthetic efficiency and energy utilization;
- Molecular signaling and transcriptional changes associated with silicon;
- Interactions between silicon and other nutrients at the physiological level;
- Innovations in methodologies to study silicon’s role in plant physiology.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and comprehensive reviews and perspectives that focus on uncovering silicon’s physiological functions and metabolic impacts. We aim to foster a deeper understanding of Si’s role in plant development and its application in sustainable agriculture.
We look forward to your contributions!
Dr. Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- silicon (Si)
- plant growth
- plant development
- abiotic stress
- biotic stress
- nutrient uptake
- crop improvement
- sustainable agriculture
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