Visualising Silicon in Plants: Histochemistry, Silica Sculptures and Elemental Imaging
Silicon is a non-essential element for plants and is available in biota as silicic acid. Its presence has been associated with a general improvement of plant vigour and response to exogenous stresses. Plants accumulate silicon in their tissues as amorphous silica and cell walls are preferential site...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/4/1066 |