| Title: | Anti-herbivore activity of soluble silicon for crop protection in agriculture: a review |
| Author(s): | Murali-Baskaran RK; Senthil-Nathan S; Hunter WB; |
| Address: | "ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 493225, India. rcrkm2013@gmail.com. Division of Biopesticide and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tamil Nadu, 627412, India. Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture, 2001 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL, 34945, USA" |
| Journal Title: | Environ Sci Pollut Res Int |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11356-020-11453-0 |
| ISSN/ISBN: | 1614-7499 (Electronic) 0944-1344 (Linking) |
| Abstract: | "Silicon (Si) is considered an important component for plant growth, development, and yield in many crop species. Silicon is also known to reduce plant pests. Although Si, the major component of soil next to oxygen, it is not used as a major nutrient by crop plants. However, extensive literature demonstrate the beneficial effects of soluble silicates, like silicon [orthosilicic acid (Si(H(4)SiO(4))], on reducing biotic stress in crop ecosystems. In general, monocots tend to accumulate substantially more Si in plant tissues than dicots. Si accumulates in plant cell walls, providing protection by increasing the synthesis of lignin and phenolic compounds and activating the endogenous chemical defenses of plants including volatile and non-volatile compounds and other physical structures like trichomes. This review provides an overview of the history of silicon use in agriculture in India, for the management of insect pests. The future research needs in this field of study are also presented" |
| Keywords: | Agriculture Animals *Crop Protection Ecosystem India *Silicon Anti-herbivory Biochemical Chemical-induced pathways Crop protection Diptera Hemiptera Lepidoptera Pest management Phytochemical; |
| Notes: | "MedlineMurali-Baskaran, Ramasamy Kanagaraj Senthil-Nathan, Sengottayan Hunter, Wayne Brian eng No. NIBSM/Re. p-06/2019-02/38 from ICAR-NIBSM, Raipur/Indian Council of Agricultural Research (IN)/ Review Germany 2020/11/06 Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2021 Jan; 28(3):2626-2637. doi: 10.1007/s11356-020-11453-0. Epub 2020 Nov 4" |
