Rahul M. Beldar

Silicon-The Most Underappreciated Element in Vegetable Production: A Comprehensive Review

Priti K. Mote, Ganesh S. Shinde, Rahul M. Beldar, Bharati B. Misal, Machhindra G. Agale & Sneha K. Kshirsagar · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust yet remains conspicuously absent from mainstream fertiliser programmes and nutrient management guidelines for vegetable crops. Although Si does not satisfy the classical criteria of essentiality for higher plan...