Silicon reduces aluminum content in tissues and ameliorates its toxic effects on potato plant growth

Silicon reduces aluminum content in tissues and ameliorates its toxic effects on potato plant growth

ABSTRACT: Aluminum (Al) is highly toxic to plants, causing stress and inhibiting growth and silicon (Si) is considered beneficial for plants. This chemical element has a high affinity with Al. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of Si to mitigate the toxic effects of Al on potato...

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Main Authors: Athos Odin Severo Dorneles, Aline Soares Pereira, Liana Verônica Rossato, Gessieli Possebom, Victória Martini Sasso, Katieli Bernardy, Ruziele de Quadros Sandri, Fernando Teixeira Nicoloso, Paulo Ademar Avelar Ferreira, Luciane Almeri Tabaldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2016-03-01
Series:Ciência Rural
Subjects:
Solanum tuberosum
elemento benéfico
elemento tóxico
interação
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