Role of Silicon on Plant–Pathogen Interactions

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 8; p. 701
• Main Authors: Wang, Min, Gao, Limin, Dong, Suyue, Sun, Yuming, Shen, Qirong, Guo, Shiwei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 05.05.2017
• Subjects: biochemical; defense response; molecular; physical; Plant Science; plant–pathogen interactions; silicon; plant–pathogen interactions; defense response; molecular; silicon; physical; biochemical

Although silicon (Si) is not recognized as an essential element for general higher plants, it has beneficial effects on the growth and production of a wide range of plant species. Si is known to effectively mitigate various environmental stresses and enhance plant resistance against both fungal and...