Functions of silicon and phytolith in higher plants

Silicon (Si) is abundant in the lithosphere, and previous studies have confirmed that silicon plays an important role in plant growth. Higher plants absorb soluble silicon from soil through roots which is deposited in plant tissues mainly in the form of phytoliths. Based on previous studies, the res...

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Main Authors: Rui Xu, Jianfeng Huang, Huijun Guo, Changming Wang, Hui Zhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Plant Signaling & Behavior
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2023.2198848