Silicon, by promoting a homeostatic balance of C:N:P and nutrient use efficiency, attenuates K deficiency, favoring sustainable bean cultivation

Abstract Background In many regions of the world, K is being depleted from soils due to agricultural intensification a lack of accessibility, and the high cost of K. Thus, there is an urgent need for a sustainable strategy for crops in this environment. Si is an option for mitigating stress due to n...

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Main Authors: Milton G. Costa, Renato de M. Prado, Marcilene M. Santos Sarah, Jonas P. Souza Júnior, Antonia Erica S. de Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-023-04236-5