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Silica in Plants: Biological, Biochemical and Chemical Studies
Annals of Botany · 2007 · Vol. 100(7) · pp. 1383–1389
Heather A. Currie✉(Nottingham Trent University)Carole C. Perry(Nottingham Trent University)
Abstract
This Botanical Briefing describes the uptake, storage and function of Si, and discusses the role biomolecules play when incorporated into model systems of silica polymerization as well as future directions for research in this field.
Silicon Effects in AgricultureAluminum toxicity and tolerance in plants and animalsGeochemistry and Elemental AnalysisBiomoleculePolymerizationCell wallBiologyIn vivoAbiotic componentBiophysicsNanotechnologyChemical engineeringBiochemistry
MeSH terms
Biological TransportPlantsSilicon DioxideSilicic AcidSiliconSilicon Compounds
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- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
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