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Silicon Nanoparticles and Plants: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives

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Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 41

Part of the book series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews ((SARV,volume 41))

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The use of nanotechnology in agriculture is increasing at a phenomenal rate. It is, therefore, necessary to appreciate and elucidate the role of nanoparticles (NPs) in plant growth and development. Silicon is regarded as a ‘quasi-essential’ element for plants and regulates a range of physiological processes including germination, vegetative growth, photosynthesis and stress tolerance. It is, therefore, of importance to assess the effects of silicon nanoparticles (SNPs) on these physiological processes, as SNPs are considered more efficient than their bulk particles due to their small size and high surface area and reactivity. The present chapter deals with the role of SNPs in plant growth, photosynthesis and stress tolerance. Additionally, potential toxic effects of NPs are presented.

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Siddiqui, H., Ahmed, K.B.M., Sami, F., Hayat, S. (2020). Silicon Nanoparticles and Plants: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives. In: Hayat, S., Pichtel, J., Faizan, M., Fariduddin, Q. (eds) Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 41. Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, vol 41. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33996-8_7

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