Silicon-mediated modulation of maize growth, metabolic responses, and antioxidant mechanisms under saline conditions
BMC Plant Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
This
study
explored
how
exogenous
silicon
(Si)
affects
growth
and
salt
resistance
in
maize.
The
maize
was
cultivated
sand-filled
pots,
incorporating
varied
stress
(NaCl)
treatments.
Silicon
applied
at
0,
2,
4,
6,
8
mM,
induced
using
60
and120
mM
concentrations.
Soil
salinity
triggers
a
range
of
physiochemical
abnormalities,
often
leading
to
arrest
and,
eventually,
the
demise
susceptible
plants.
significantly
reduced
total
chlorophyll
content
(12.58–33.14%),
antioxidant
enzymes,
notably
SOD
(32–46%),
POD
(10.33–18.48%),
CAT
(10.05–13.19%).
In
contrast,
increased
secondary
metabolites,
including
phenols
(49.11–66.35%.),
flavonoids
(220.99–280.36%),
anthocyanin
(50.04–58.6%).
Adding
under
absorption
Na+
by
6.69%,
20.7%,
41.12%,
34.28%,
respectively,
compared
their
respective
controls.
Additionally,
applying
Si
enhanced
enzymes
such
as
(50.57%),
(15.58%),
(10.06%)
ratio
(21.32%).
application
positively
impacted
nearly
all
physiological
features,
indicating
it
helps
mitigate
against
salinity.
achieved
regulating
various
indicators,
where
anthocyanin,
ascorbic
acid,
phenols,
flavonoids,
increased.
Язык: Английский
Silicon Immunity to Nematodes: Indication of Primary Defence Mechanisms in Phytonematodes Interactions
Silicon,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 10, 2025
Язык: Английский
Zinc Toxicity and Phytoremediation Potential of Oleander: How can Silicon Help?
Journal of soil science and plant nutrition,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025
Язык: Английский
Bio‐based two‐dimensional amphiphile with hierarchical self‐assembly for enhancing pesticide utilization and reducing environmental risks
Pest Management Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Biotic
and
abiotic
stresses
threaten
crop
growth
yield.
Agrochemicals
are
an
important
way
to
mitigate
biotic
stress,
while
frequent
low
utilization
potential
environmental
risk
affect
their
sustainable
use.
In
order
improve
pesticide
utilization,
it
is
common
practice
add
tank‐mix
adjuvants
by
reducing
surface
tension
or
forming
spherical
self‐assembly.
However,
there
a
lack
of
quantitative
indicators
screen
suitable
molecules
for
application.
this
work,
critical
factors
based
on
physicochemical
properties,
kinetic
thermodynamic
parameters
applied
analyze
regulatory
mechanisms
in
dynamic
processes,
ultimately
establish
integrated
strategy
the
management
stresses.
RESULTS
Compared
with
traditional
one‐dimensional
linear
amphiphilic
molecules,
two‐dimensional
bio‐based
especially
sodium
deoxycholate
(NaDC),
form
self‐assembly
could
significantly
promote
deposition
agrochemical
droplets
due
maximum
energy
dissipation.
Meanwhile,
NaDC
increased
inhibition
rate
pyraclostrobin
against
Rhizoctonia
solani
from
24.4%
about
100.0%,
which
was
beneficial
resistance
stress.
addition,
harmful
effects
salt
stress
Oryza
sativa
increasing
germination
salt‐stressed
seeds
30%,
pesticides
soil
microbial
communities
eco‐friendly
protection.
CONCLUSION
Herein,
work
demonstrates
that
enhances
agrochemicals
stresses,
mitigates
reduces
risks.
©
2025
Society
Chemical
Industry.
Язык: Английский