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This study explores the strategies for removing silica particles from higher plants (crops) during harvesting. It focuses on the significant quantity of SiO (approximately 27.5 million tons of Si per year) and evaluates the role of Si(OH) and monosilicic acid in the crop cycle, citing application rates of 20 to 250 kg Si/ha annually. The research highlights the dissolution of soil silicates and aluminosilicates into soluble forms, including Si(OH) which plays a crucial role in nutrient uptake. Additionally, it discusses the leaching of these soluble Si forms and their implications for crop health and yield.
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Higher plants (crops) . Si(OH) nH O - silica particles Removal by crop harvest 4 2 SiO (OH) (about 27.5 million tones Si /year) n 4-2n Si(OH) in intercellular solution 4 Si(OH) - monosilicic acid 4 -1 (20 to 250 kg Si ha /year) Dissolution of soil silicates and aluminosilicates: soluble forms (including -1 1 to 200 kg Si ha in upper horizon in the form of Si(OH) - monosilicic acid) 4 Leaching of soluble Si forms