Silicon nutrition of graminaceous crops


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Authors

  • Dinesh Jinger ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, RC-Vasad, Anand, Gujarat 388 306
  • Shiva Dhar ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, RC-Vasad, Anand, Gujarat 388 306
  • S Vijayakumar ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, RC-Vasad, Anand, Gujarat 388 306
  • V C Pande ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, RC-Vasad, Anand, Gujarat 388 306
  • Vijaysinha Kakade ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, RC-Vasad, Anand, Gujarat 388 306
  • R A Jat ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, RC-Vasad, Anand, Gujarat 388 306
  • D Dinesh ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, RC-Vasad, Anand, Gujarat 388 306

Abstract

Silicon is not considered as essential component for crop growth. However, it is one of the most versatile elements in nutrient management. Application of Si not only improves productivity but also mitigates biotic and abiotic stresses. The beneficial effect of Si is more evident under stress conditions. Thus, it can be concluded that Si may a boon for improving productivity as well as the quality of the graminaceous crops particularly under.

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Submitted

2021-08-19

Published

2021-08-19

Issue

Vol. 70 No. 10 (2020)

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How to Cite

Jinger, D., Dhar, S., Vijayakumar, S., Pande, V. C., Kakade, V., Jat, R. A., & Dinesh, D. (2021). Silicon nutrition of graminaceous crops. Indian Farming, 70(10). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/114158