Pandey Raghvendra, Singh Chandan, Mishra Smita, Abdulraheem Mukhtar Iderawumi, Vyas Deepak
Department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar, India.
Lab of Microbial Technology and Plant Pathology, Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, MP, India.
Biol Futur. 2025 Mar;76(1):19-31. doi: 10.1007/s42977-024-00247-x. Epub 2024 Nov 25.
Silicon (Si) is an abundant element in the earth's crust essential for plant growth and development. Recent studies silicon's potential for improving plant resilience to numerous biotic stressors, notably fungal diseases. This review seeks to offer a comprehensive understanding of the processes and advantages of silicon-induced systemic resistance in plants, with a special focus on its interactions with fungal pathogens. Furthermore, we investigate the effect of silicon on plant physiological and biochemical changes, such as enhanced lignification, strengthening of physical barriers, and activation of antioxidant systems. Additionally, we examine the influence of silicon on microbial populations within the rhizosphere and its effects on mycorrhizal associations. Lastly, we discuss the potential applications and challenges of integrating silicon-based strategies in sustainable plant disease management. This review provides valuable insights into using silicon as a novel approach to enhance plant systemic resistance against fungal pathogens, offering prospects for developing eco-friendly and efficient agricultural practices.
硅（Si）是地壳中一种丰富的元素，对植物的生长发育至关重要。最近的研究表明硅具有提高植物对多种生物胁迫因子（尤其是真菌病害）的抗性的潜力。本综述旨在全面了解植物中硅诱导的系统抗性的过程和优势，特别关注其与真菌病原体的相互作用。此外，我们研究了硅对植物生理和生化变化的影响，如增强木质化、强化物理屏障以及激活抗氧化系统。此外，我们还研究了硅对根际微生物种群的影响及其对菌根共生的作用。最后，我们讨论了将基于硅的策略整合到可持续植物病害管理中的潜在应用和挑战。本综述为将硅用作增强植物对真菌病原体的系统抗性的新方法提供了有价值的见解，为开发环保且高效的农业实践提供了前景。
