Silicon mediated improvement in Agronomic traits, physiological parameters and fiber content in Oryza sativa

• Main Authors: Dorairaj, Deivaseeno, Ismail, Mohd Razi, Sinniah, Uma Rani, Tan, Kar Ban
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/85818/; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11738-020-3024-5
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Silicon, a quasi-essential element that is often associated with rigidity and hardiness is an alleviator of biotic and abiotic stresses. Lodging affects the ability of plants especially cereal plants such as rice, Oryza sativa to grow upright, thus reducing yield and increasing harvesting costs. Ben...