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Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Silicon mediated alterations in plant defense against yellow stem borer, Scirpophaga incertulas (Walker) and secondary macro-nutrient uptake in rice

Author(s):
S Panda, JJ Pastagia, DH Patel, HG Patel and SK Mahapatra
Abstract:
A study on impact of diatomaceous earth (DAE) and rice husk ash (RHA) on altering the plant defense against yellow stem borer in rice conducted at Navsari Agricultural University confirmed the resistance inducing ability of silicon in rice cultivar TN1 against Scirpophaga incertulas. Basal application of silicate fertilizers augmented the uptake of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sulphur (S) by rice plants grown under biotic stress and establishing a negative correlation (r= -0.687) between the former two. Based on overall findings, application of DAE at 400 and RHA at 2000 kg/ha proved most efficacious in enhancing the plant resistance against S. furcifera and hence may be may be recommended for field use.
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How to cite this article:
S Panda, JJ Pastagia, DH Patel, HG Patel, SK Mahapatra. Silicon mediated alterations in plant defense against yellow stem borer, Scirpophaga incertulas (Walker) and secondary macro-nutrient uptake in rice. Pharma Innovation 2023;12(5):1940-1945.

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