Tolerance to hydric stress on cultivars of silicon-fertilized corn crops: absorption and water-use efficiency
Silicon (Si) has several specific functions and is considered a beneficial element, attributing high accumulation in the tissues of the plant. The accumulation of silica in the cell wall reduces the loss of water by transpiration, and may be an adaptation factor to water stress. The objective of th...
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Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Bioscience Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://seer-dev.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/42347 |