Multifarious Activity of Silicon in Sugarcane Productivity Escalation: Regulatory Mechanisms and Future Outlook
Silicon,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
Язык: Английский
Enhancing Tomato Growth and Quality Under Deficit Irrigation with Silicon Application
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(3), С. 682 - 682
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effect
of
two
irrigation
systems
(deficit
(DI)—70%
field
capacity—and
full
(FI)—100%
capacity)
and
a
biostimulant
formulation
(silicon
(Si)
calcium
(Ca)
at
four
different
rates)
on
chemical
composition
fruit
quality
greenhouse-grown
tomatoes.
Deficit
application
influenced
proximate
tomato
fruits.
Fructose
glucose
were
main
soluble
sugars,
while
malic
citric
acids
predominant
organic
acids.
Free
sugar
acid
content
increased
under
DI
applications.
In
contrast,
deficit
combined
with
decreased
α-tocopherol
levels.
terms
carotenoids,
lycopene
β-carotene
concentrations
higher
irrigation.
The
fatty
palmitic
(C16:0)
linoleic
(C18:2n6)
acids,
saturated
(SFA)
polyunsaturated
(PUFA)
being
classes.
Moreover,
applications
reduced
total
phenolic
regardless
regime,
whereas
flavonoid
when
biostimulants
applied
FI
conditions.
Regarding
antioxidant
activity
(assessed
by
TBARS
OxHLIA
assays),
variable
response
was
observed.
conclusion,
Si
Ca
showed
promising
results
in
yield
it
could
be
considered
sustainable
strategy
mitigate
adverse
effects
climate
change
horticultural
crops.
Язык: Английский
Synergistic effects of PGPRs and fertilizer amendments on improving the yield and productivity of Canola (Brassica napus L.)
BMC Plant Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025
Organic
fertilizers
are
safer
and
more
eco-friendly
than
chemical
fertilizers;
hence,
organic
can
be
used
to
support
sustainable
farming.
The
effects
of
PGPRs
manifold
in
agriculture,
especially
monoculture
crops,
where
the
soil
needs
modified
increase
germination,
yield,
disease
resistance.
objective
this
study
was
assess
combined
with
fertilizer
on
yield
productivity
canola.
Canola
chosen
for
its
global
importance
as
an
oilseed
crop
responsiveness
amendments,
making
it
ideal
evaluating
synergistic
health.
This
research,
which
carried
out
over
two
years,
aimed
at
establishing
effectiveness
together
inorganic
canola
yields
performed
a
two-factorial
RCBD
design
under
field
conditions.
We
applied
Azotobacter
salinestris
Bacillus
subtilis
biochar,
compost,
animal
manure,
poultry
NPK
fertilizer.
Insect
pest
management
other
agronomic
practices
were
maintain
experiment.
traits
enhanced
by
combination
fully
recommended
N:
P:K
ratio
(140:55:40
kg/ha).
Additionally,
application
biochar
2
tons/ha
improved
quality
canola,
well
structure
nutrient
regulation
soil.
In
light
these
results,
we
recommend
seeds
along
either
t/ha
or
entire
dose
These
strategies
help
producers
environment
Combining
enhances
efficiency,
promotes
growth,
boosts
stress
resilience,
addressing
agricultural
environmental
challenges.
Not
Applicable.
Язык: Английский
Silicon application improves tomato yield and nutritional quality
BMC Plant Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
Silicon
(Si)
is
a
beneficial
nutrient
well-known
for
its
functions
in
enhancing
plant
resistance
to
abiotic
and
biotic
stresses.
How
Si
application
affects
tomato
yield
quality
underlying
physiological
mechanisms
remain
largely
unclear.
Our
pot
experiment
showed
that
(45
kg
ha⁻¹
Na₂SiO₃)
significantly
promoted
accumulation
of
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium,
the
shoot
soil-cultured
greenhouse.
Such
improved
mineral
nutrition
favored
Si-applied
performance
terms
height,
stem
diameter,
single
fruit
weight,
yield,
as
indicated
by
significant
increases
11.34%,
53.57%,
62.12%,
33.81%,
respectively,
when
compared
control
(0
Na₂SiO₃).
Higher
catalase
superoxide
dismutase
activities
contrast
lower
concentrations
hydrogen
peroxide
malondialdehyde
suggested
facilitated
health.
Importantly,
upregulated
expression
phytoene
synthase
carotenoid
isomerase
enhanced
corresponding
enzyme
activities,
resulting
higher
lycopene
fruit.
also
stimulated
vitamin
C
synthesis
genes
(GDP-D-mannose-3',
5'-isomerase,
GDP-L-galactose
phosphorylase,
dehydroascorb-ate
reductase,
monodehydroascorbate
reductase)
levels
accumulation.
health,
nutritional
at
molecular
level,
favoring
production
towards
sustainable
agricultural
development.
Язык: Английский
Time-Dependent Dissolution of Potassium from K-Bearing Mineral Residues in Organic Acids
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 6, 2025
Abstract
Background
and
Aims:
Potassium
(K)-
bearing
minerals
are
vital
for
soil
fertility
act
as
slow-release
reservoirs
crop
productivity.
Organic
acids,
such
oxalic
citric
enhance
K
dissolution.
Methods
Time-dependent
experiments
measured
dissolution
from
in
acids.
Mehlich-1
extraction
atomic
absorption
spectrophotometry
quantified
release
over
intervals
under
controlled
conditions.
Results
Oxalic
acid
enhanced
by
25%
more
than
acid.
For
biotite-mica,
increasing
concentration
0.5
to
5.0
mmol
L⁻¹
raised
800
1600
mg
kg⁻¹.
During
a
further
increase
10
L⁻¹,
slightly
improved
was
recorded.
Percentage
varied
mineral,
muscovite-mica,
K-feldspar
recorded
5–11%,
3–7%,
2–6%
respectively.
Citric
caused
significant
between
1.0
with
increases
up
L⁻¹.
Above
5
muscovite-mica
dissolved
biotite-mica
K-feldspar,
showing
higher
percentages
of
3.1–7.5%
that
2.4–6.2%.
Conclusion
acids
via
chelation,
destabilization
mineral
surfaces,
solubility
increases.
acid’s
superior
performance
highlights
its
role
improving
fertility.
Also,
outperformed
dissolving
minerals,
underscoring
the
importance
targeted
nutrient
management
strategies.
Язык: Английский
Pseudomonas brassicacearum-Induced Biotite Weathering: Role of Iron Homeostasis and Two Siderophores
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025
Soil
bacteria
play
a
crucial
role
in
enhancing
mineral
weathering,
thereby
facilitating
the
release
of
structural
ions
into
environment.
Pseudomonas
brassicacearum
NFM421,
root-isolated
bacterium,
produces
two
different
siderophores
form
pyoverdine
and
ornicorrugatin.
We
studied
interaction
between
this
bacterium
biotite─a
natural
iron-bearing
phyllosilicate─to
assess
factors
governing
siderophore-mediated
biogenic
weathering.
demonstrated
that
bacterial
Fe
is
an
essential
factor
driving
biotite
Our
findings
suggested
lipopeptidic
siderophore
ornicorrugatin
might
be
more
effective
than
as
weathering
agent.
This
secondary
siderophore's
production
maintained
even
when
iron
requirement
fulfilled.
Moreover,
we
observed
another
mechanism
requiring
direct
physical
contact
enable
P.
to
acquire
from
soil
minerals.
Язык: Английский
Effect of Delayed Irrigation at the Jointing Stage on Nitrogen, Silicon Nutrition and Grain Yield of Winter Wheat in the North China Plain
Plants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(18), С. 2648 - 2648
Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2024
Water
scarcity
is
a
key
limitation
to
winter
wheat
production
in
the
North
China
Plain,
and
it
essential
explore
optimal
timing
of
spring
irrigation
optimize
N
Si
uptake
as
well
safeguard
yields.
The
aim
this
study
was
systematically
effect
mechanism
nitrogen
silicon
absorption
on
yield
under
provide
scientific
basis
for
optimizing
strategy
during
growth
period
wheat.
In
experiment,
'Heng
4399'
used.
Five
periods,
i.e.,
0
d
(CK),
5
(AJ5),
10
(AJ10),
15
(AJ15),
20
(AJ20)
after
jointing
stage,
were
set
up
evaluate
(N)
(Si)
grain
(GY).
results
showed
that
delayed
5-10
days
at
stage
had
increased
GY.
With
delay
time,
N/Si
content
entire
plant
maturity
first
then
decreased;
among
that,
maximum
contents
appeared
AJ15
AJ5
2015
2020,
respectively,
while
concentrations
AJ10
sequence.
Compared
with
AJ20,
accumulation
vegetative
organs
by
3.05~23.13%
flowering
14.12~40.12%
1.76~6.45%
increase
distribution
rate
stage.
A
correlation
analysis
revealed
GY
significantly
positively
correlated
anthesis
translocation
conclusion,
limited
conditions,
delaying
watering
can
improve
nutrient
status
plants
yield.
Язык: Английский