ArticleFrontiers in plant science2025
Silicon nanoparticles enhance maize yield and water productivity via regulating photosynthesis and canopy structure under mild regulated deficit irrigation.
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- Interactive effects of silica nanoparticles and putrescine on morphophysiological and biochemical performance in stock (Matthiola incana L. 'Pilaster White').Die Naturwissenschaften · 2026Article
- Nano-silica optimizes C: N: P: K stoichiometry and nutrient accumulation in Dendrocalamus brandisii seedlings.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Nano-silicon enhances drought tolerance, yield stability, and bio-active compounds in Lallemantia iberica under water deficit conditions.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Bioengineered silicon nanoparticles in agroecosystems: molecular mechanisms, stress tolerance, and environmental implications.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Seed priming with silicon quantum dots promotes maize seedling establishment in coastal saline soil.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) effectively mitigate drought stress in crops, yet their physiological mechanisms in maize remain unclear. Methods: This study conducted field experiments in the arid region of northwest China, setting up three maize genotypes (Zhengdan 958, Zhongdan 2, and MC670), two irrigation methods (full irrigation, FI, and regulated deficit irrigation, RDI), and two exogenous treatments (water as control, and SiNPs application). Results: The RDI increased stomatal density ( Discussion: The findings demonstrate that SiNPs improve maize productivity and water use efficiency under both full and deficit irrigation by coordinately enhancing photosynthetic performance and optimizing canopy light interception. The results provide physiological insights into how SiNPs alleviate drought-related limitations in maize. These findings offer important theoretical insights and a practical strategy for employing SiNPs as a sustainable crop enhancer under water-limited conditions.
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