Silicon in plant disease control
All essential nutrients can affect the incidence and severity of plant diseases. Although silicon (Si) is not considered as an essential nutrient for plants, it stands out for its potential to decrease disease intensity in many crops. The mechanism of Si action in plant resistance is still unclear....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal De Viçosa
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Revista Ceres |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-737X2015000300323&lng=en&tlng=en |