The potential of silicon in improving rice yield, grain quality, and minimising chalkiness: a review

• Main Authors: Engku Abdullah, Engku Hasmah, Misran, Azizah, Yaapar, Muhammad Nazmin, Yusop, Mohd Rafii, Ramli, Asfaliza
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89012/1/09%20JTAS-2251-2021.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89012/; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89012/1/09%20JTAS-2251-2021.pdf

Silicon (Si) is a micronutrient that can increase the resistance of certain plants against multiple biotic or abiotic stresses. It is known that Si has a beneficial effect on plant growth, beginning in the soil, which could lead to a good crop yield. Despite its benefits, Si is not listed among the...