dc.contributor.author | Liu, Bo | |
dc.contributor.author | Hall, Avice | |
dc.contributor.author | Wileman, H J | |
dc.contributor.author | Asiana, Ifeoma | |
dc.contributor.author | Jin, Xiaolei | |
dc.contributor.editor | Mezzett, B. | |
dc.contributor.editor | Baruzzi, G. | |
dc.contributor.editor | Battino, M. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-08-05T13:30:01Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-08-05T13:30:01Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2021-05-05 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Liu , B , Hall , A , Wileman , H J , Asiana , I & Jin , X 2021 , Benefits of using silicon as a nutrient in sustainable strawberry production . in B Mezzett , G Baruzzi & M Battino (eds) , Proc. IX International Strawberry Symposium . vol. 1 , 1309 , pp. 413-420 , ISHS-ISS2021 9th International Strawberry Symposium , Rimini , Italy , 1/05/21 . https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1309.60 | |
dc.identifier.citation | conference | |
dc.identifier.isbn | 9789462613041 | |
dc.identifier.other | ORCID: /0000-0001-5896-9074/work/98164028 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2299/24954 | |
dc.description | © 2021 International Society for Horticultural Science. | |
dc.description.abstract | Silicon is not considered an essential plant element and strawberries are not considered to be silicon accumulators. However, work at the University of Hertfordshire shows that the use of a bioavailable silicon nutrient has multifaceted benefits on strawberry plants. Field experiments (2012-2018) on a commercial strawberry farm at Wisbech, UK, consistently showed that weekly application (spray or root via the fertigation system) of the silicon nutrient at a concentration of 0.017% (volume/volume) on strawberries reduced the severity of strawberry powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis), regardless of cultivar. Silicon also delayed the epidemic build-up in the silicon nutrient alone treatment for up to 14 days when compared with untreated control. Reductions in the severity of two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) on strawberries (P<0.05) were also observed (2014 and 2015). Glasshouse hydroponic (in Hoagland's solution) experiments (2018 and 2019) investigating silicon deficiency and toxicity showed that weekly application of 0.017% (v/v) silicon nutrient on strawberries resulted in more leaves and fruits, higher chlorophyll content, and higher Brix levels in the fruit (P<0.05); no classic deficiency symptoms were observed in untreated plants, however, there was stunting compared with silicon treated plants. The weekly application of 1.7% (v/v) silicon nutrient was found to have toxic effects on plants but no albinism was observed. Silicon was found mainly deposit in the leaf cuticle, epidermis and palisade layers; it resulted in increased cuticle thickness and the density of leaf wax, enhancing the passive defence pathway. The silicon nutrient is not essential but has stimulatory effects on strawberry growth; it protects plants against disease and pests, thus reducing pesticide usage, and making a valuable contribution to sustainable strawberry production. | en |
dc.format.extent | 8 | |
dc.format.extent | 355323 | |
dc.language.iso | eng | |
dc.relation.ispartof | Proc. IX International Strawberry Symposium | |
dc.title | Benefits of using silicon as a nutrient in sustainable strawberry production | en |
dc.contributor.institution | Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Science | |
dc.contributor.institution | School of Life and Medical Sciences | |
dc.contributor.institution | Centre for Agriculture, Food and Environmental Management Research | |
dc.contributor.institution | Crop Protection and Climate Change | |
dc.contributor.institution | Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences | |
rioxxterms.versionofrecord | 10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1309.60 | |
rioxxterms.type | Other | |
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