Silicon Supplementation Reinforces Maize Defence to Defeat the Oriental Armyworm
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DOI: 10.1111/jen.13434
Abstract: Maize is a critical component of global food security; however, pests like the oriental armyworm (Mythimna separata Walker) cause significant yield losses to this crop. Conventional control approaches for managing this insect rely on pesticide… read more here.
Keywords: armyworm; control; oriental armyworm; treated leaves ... See more keywords
Silicon supplementation affects mineral metabolism but not bone density or strength in male broilers
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243007
Abstract: Because leg injuries produce welfare concerns and impact production for broilers, numerous interventions have been suggested as potential solutions. One mineral which may affect bone quality is silicon. The objective of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: strength; supplementation; silicon supplementation; bone ... See more keywords
Silicon supplementation enhances productivity, water use efficiency and salinity tolerance in maize
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.953451
Abstract: Drought and salinity stress severely inhibits the growth and productivity of crop plants by limiting their physiological processes. Silicon (Si) supplementation is considerd as one of the promising approaches to alleviate abiotic stresses such as… read more here.
Keywords: application; growth; silicon supplementation; water ... See more keywords