Silicon-Mediated Enhancement of Herbivore Resistance in Agricultural Crops

Silicon (Si) is a beneficial mineral that enhances plant protection against abiotic and biotic stresses, including insect herbivores. Si increases mechanical and biochemical defenses in a variety of plant species. However, the use of Si in agriculture remains poorly adopted despite its widely docume...

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Main Authors: Flor E. Acevedo, Michelle Peiffer, Swayamjit Ray, Ching-Wen Tan, Gary W. Felton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2021.631824/full