Role of Silicon in Mediating Phosphorus Imbalance in Plants
The soil bioavailability of phosphorus (P) is often low because of its poor solubility, strong sorption and slow diffusion in most soils; however, stress due to excess soil P can occur in greenhouse production systems subjected to high levels of P fertilizer. Silicon (Si) is a beneficial element tha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/1/51 |