Silicon and Plant Diseases

1. History of Silicon and Plant Disease
Abstract
Introduction
Discovery of silicon affecting plant diseases in monocots
Discovery of silicon affecting plant diseases in dicots
Conclusions
References

2. Silicon in Soils and Plants
Abstract
Introduction
Silicon in soils
Silicon cycle in soil
Interaction of silicon with other plant nutrients in the soil
Silicon in plant
Silicon sources
Measuring silicon concentration
Conclusions
References

3. Silicon Control of Soil-borne and Seed-borne Diseases
Abstract
Introduction
Diseases caused by soil-borne pathogens
Diseases caused by seed-borne pathogens
Conclusions
References

4. Silicon Control of Foliar Diseasesin Monocots and Dicots
Abstract
Introduction
Fungal diseases
Bacterial diseases

Viral diseases
Interaction of silicon and fungicides
The efficiency in applying silicon via the foliage versus the root in controlling plant disease
Conclusions
References

5. Silicon Potentiates Host Defense Mechanisms Against Infection by Plant Pathogens
Abstract
Introduction
The physical barrier hypothesis
Biochemical and molecular aspects of silicon-mediated host resistance to pathogens
Silicon-mediated host resistance to pathogens through changes in the primary metabolism
Conclusions
References

6. Highlights and Prospects for Using Silicon in the Future
Abstract
Introduction
What information do we still need to improve the deployment of silicon for managing plant diseases?
Why is silicon still not used routinely for managing plant diseases under greenhouse and field conditions?
Conclusions
References