K. Suganya

Nano-silica and silicon-based biostimulants for climate-resilient rice production: Mechanisms, applications and future prospects

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food for over 3.5 billion people worldwide; however, its production is increasingly threatened by climate change-induced drought, soil salinity and heat stress. Silicon (Si) is a beneficial and quasi-essential element and has been researched extensively for mitigating the effects of a...