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