The agronomic efficiency of conventional silicon (Si)
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Abstract The agronomic efficiency of conventional silicon (Si) fertilizers is frequently limited by their low bioavailability in soil.
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- Interaction between silicon and organic matter improves mineral nutrition and production of sour passion fruit in a semi-arid region of Brazil (2026) · Frontiers in Plant Science · doi
The lack of understanding of the interaction between silicon and organic matter in improving plant nutrition and ionic balance. The need to develop strategies to mitigate the constraints of water restriction and low soil fertility in semi-arid regions.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: lack understanding interaction between silicon organic matter improving - Response of Wheat Crop to Sulphate and Muriate form of Potassium Fertilizer Under Field Condition of Lasbela, Balochistan (2026) · Journal of Agriculture and Biology · doi
Soil fertility in arid and semi-arid areas is generally low due to continuous depletion of nutrients. Limited fertilizer management practices. Low soil organic matter (SOM) content.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: soil fertility arid semi-arid areas generally low due - Rice Husk-derived Biogenic Nano-silica: Effects on Wheat Growth and Oxidative Stress Mechanisms under Drought Conditions (2026) · Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · doi
Abstract The agronomic efficiency of conventional silicon (Si) fertilizers is frequently limited by their low bioavailability in soil.
generalabstractevidence 4/5Keywords: abstract agronomic efficiency conventional silicon fertilizers frequently limited bioavailability soil
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