Effect of silica fertilizer on accumulation of phytolith in rice plant and soil
Phytoliths, silica structures formed in plant tissues, significantly contribute to carbon capture by stabilizing organic carbon within their structures and aiding long-term carbon sequestration in soils. Phytoliths play a crucial role in enhancing plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses and...
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| author | Phakeenuya Vanarat Jose Diana Kunmanee Punyanuch Sanyapeung Marsuton Pongprayoon Wasinee Katam Keerthi Sriariyanun Malinee |
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| description | Phytoliths, silica structures formed in plant tissues, significantly contribute to carbon capture by stabilizing organic carbon within their structures and aiding long-term carbon sequestration in soils. Phytoliths play a crucial role in enhancing plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses and improving soil properties. This study investigates the impact of two types of silica fertilizers—silicic acid and sodium metasilicate —on the accumulation of phytoliths in rice plants and soil. The experiment was conducted under controlled conditions, with rice plants, RD43 cultivar, receiving applications of either silicic acid or sodium metasilicate at the ratio of 0.33 g/kg-soil. Results indicated a significant increase in phytolith content in both the rice plant tissues (3.76 and 2.79 fold) after applications of silicic acid and sodium metasilicate, respectively. Similarly, in the surrounding soil, accumulations of phytolith contents increased 3.50 and 1.90 fold compared to control soil, without addition of silica fertilizers. Silicic acid was found to be more effective in enhancing phytolith accumulation in rice tissues, while sodium metasilicate showed a greater impact on plant growth and yield. These findings suggest that the type of silica fertilizer used can influence the distribution and accumulation of phytoliths in plants and soils. The study underscores the importance of selecting appropriate silica fertilizers for sustainable rice cultivation and soil management practices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1c404eac08784317b11ded9a33d344132025-02-05T10:50:20ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422025-01-016100300310.1051/e3sconf/202561003003e3sconf_ri2c2025_03003Effect of silica fertilizer on accumulation of phytolith in rice plant and soilPhakeenuya Vanarat0Jose Diana1Kunmanee Punyanuch2Sanyapeung Marsuton3Pongprayoon Wasinee4Katam Keerthi5Sriariyanun Malinee6Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North BangkokDepartment of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North BangkokBiorefinery and Process Automation Engineering Center, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North BangkokPathum Thani Rice Research Center, Division of Rice Research and Development, Department of RiceDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, Burapha UniversityDepartment of Civil Engineering, Ecole Centrale School of Engineering, Mahindra UniversityBiorefinery and Process Automation Engineering Center, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North BangkokPhytoliths, silica structures formed in plant tissues, significantly contribute to carbon capture by stabilizing organic carbon within their structures and aiding long-term carbon sequestration in soils. Phytoliths play a crucial role in enhancing plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses and improving soil properties. This study investigates the impact of two types of silica fertilizers—silicic acid and sodium metasilicate —on the accumulation of phytoliths in rice plants and soil. The experiment was conducted under controlled conditions, with rice plants, RD43 cultivar, receiving applications of either silicic acid or sodium metasilicate at the ratio of 0.33 g/kg-soil. Results indicated a significant increase in phytolith content in both the rice plant tissues (3.76 and 2.79 fold) after applications of silicic acid and sodium metasilicate, respectively. Similarly, in the surrounding soil, accumulations of phytolith contents increased 3.50 and 1.90 fold compared to control soil, without addition of silica fertilizers. Silicic acid was found to be more effective in enhancing phytolith accumulation in rice tissues, while sodium metasilicate showed a greater impact on plant growth and yield. These findings suggest that the type of silica fertilizer used can influence the distribution and accumulation of phytoliths in plants and soils. The study underscores the importance of selecting appropriate silica fertilizers for sustainable rice cultivation and soil management practices.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/10/e3sconf_ri2c2025_03003.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Phakeenuya Vanarat Jose Diana Kunmanee Punyanuch Sanyapeung Marsuton Pongprayoon Wasinee Katam Keerthi Sriariyanun Malinee Effect of silica fertilizer on accumulation of phytolith in rice plant and soil E3S Web of Conferences |
| title | Effect of silica fertilizer on accumulation of phytolith in rice plant and soil |
| title_full | Effect of silica fertilizer on accumulation of phytolith in rice plant and soil |
| title_fullStr | Effect of silica fertilizer on accumulation of phytolith in rice plant and soil |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of silica fertilizer on accumulation of phytolith in rice plant and soil |
| title_short | Effect of silica fertilizer on accumulation of phytolith in rice plant and soil |
| title_sort | effect of silica fertilizer on accumulation of phytolith in rice plant and soil |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/10/e3sconf_ri2c2025_03003.pdf |
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