silicon atom · Growth · Sorghum

Results differ20 papers: 16 positive, 4 negative or no effect · 2 pairs of papers confirmed to differ

26 claims from these papers; 8 citations between them.

Papers whose results differ, checked claim by claim 2

2 pairs of papers on this question report results that differ: an effect in one paper, the opposite effect or no effect in the other. Two model reviewers reading both claims accepted each pair.

Evaluation of silicon, calcium and magnesium in liquid fertilizers on sorghum growth in the greenhouse (2015)
no changeSilicon sources had no significant biomass effect, with a stated exception.
Photosynthesis and growth of the sweet sorghum supplemented with silicon (2022)
increaseSilicon supplementation increased leaf biomass.
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Photosynthesis and growth of the sweet sorghum supplemented with silicon (2022)
increaseSilicon supplementation increased leaf biomass.
Combining silicon, organic matter, and Trichoderma harzianum to mitigate salt stress in forage sorghum (2024)
no changeSilicon alone did not significantly improve growth or biomass accumulation.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →

How these papers cite each other

8 citations between these papers: 8 on the same side, 0 across the two sides.

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Negative result or no effect
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Papers reporting a positive result 16

Mechanism of silicon induced alleviation of aluminum phytotoxicity · 1996
- positive
  Aluminum reduced sorghum seedling growth relative to zero aluminum.
  compared with 0 AlAbout lacking this nutrient, so it counts the other way round
- positive
  Increasing silicon significantly improved root growth under aluminum only with silicon added first and without lowering pH.
Silicon-Induced Changes in Viscoelastic Properties of Sorghum Root Cell Walls · 2003
- positive
  Silicon promoted root elongation.
cited by 2 papers here
Application of silicon enhanced drought tolerance in Sorghum bicolor · 2005
- positive
  Silicon application ameliorated loss of dry weight under drought.
cites 1 paper herecited by 3 papers here
Diurnal Variations in Photosynthesis, Stomatal Conductance and Leaf Water Relation in Sorghum Grown with or without Silicon under Water Stress · 2009
- positive
  Silicon ameliorated water-stress reduction in sorghum dry weight at 23 DAS.
cites 1 paper herecited by 1 paper here
EFFECT OF SILICON APPLICATION ON SORGHUM ROOT RESPONSES TO WATER STRESS · 2010
- positive
  Silicon alleviated the stress-induced reduction in sorghum dry weight.
cites 2 papers here
Silicon application and drought tolerance mechanism of sorghum · 2011
- positive
  Silicon increased sorghum leaf area index, specific leaf weight, chlorophyll content, and biomass measures versus control.
  compared with control treatment
- positive
  Silicon increased leaf, shoot, root and total dry weights in sorghum.
  compared with control treatment
- positive
  Silicon with irrigation increased growth and water use efficiency by reported percentages versus water deficiency.
  compared with water deficient treatment
cites 1 paper here
The Ameliorative Effects of Silicon on Salt-Stressed Sorghum Seedlings and Its Influence on the Activities of Sucrose Synthase and PEP Carboxylase · 2017
- positive
  Silicon relieved the salt-induced decrease in seedling growth.
Silicon application induces changes C:N:P stoichiometry and enhances stoichiometric homeostasis of sorghum and sunflower plants under salt stress · 2020
- positive
  Supplied silicon enhanced C:N:P stoichiometry and shoot dry matter in salt-stressed sorghum.
cited by 1 paper here
Potassium silicate as an inducer of abiotic stress resistance in grain sorghum seeds · 2021
- positive
  Silicon maintained germination under water stress through -0.6 MPa.
Photosynthesis and growth of the sweet sorghum supplemented with silicon · 2022
- positive
  Silicon supplementation increased leaf biomass.
Silicon modifies C:N:P stoichiometry and improves the physiological efficiency and dry matter mass production of sorghum grown under nutritional sufficiency · 2022
- positive
  All studied Si concentrations enhanced shoot and total dry matter.
cites 2 papers here
Potassium silicate as an inducer of abiotic stress resistance in grain sorghum seeds · 2022
- positive
  Silicon maintained germination to a water potential of -0.6 Mpa.
cited by 1 paper here
Silicon amendment – influence on sorghum growth, yield, and nutrient uptake under water stress · 2023
- positive
  At 60% irrigation, silicon enhanced sorghum growth more than other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
Combining silicon, organic matter, and Trichoderma harzianum to mitigate salt stress in forage sorghum · 2024
- positive
  Si plus organic matter increased sorghum biomass accumulation by 39.42% versus control.
  compared with the control
- positive
  Si plus organic matter increased sorghum growth by 42.17% versus control.
  compared with the control
- no effect
  Silicon alone did not significantly improve growth or biomass accumulation.
  compared with control
cites 1 paper here
Synergistic Effects of Silicon and Mycorrhiza on Sorghum Grown under Saline Water Irrigation · 2025
- positive
  At 200 kg Si/ha, sorghum leaf area index rose 53.6% over control.
  compared with control
- positive
  At 200 kg Si/ha, sorghum height rose 9.2% over control.
  compared with control
Evaluation of the role of silicon in alleviating cadmium stress in sorghum · 2026
- positive
  Under cadmium exposure, silicon increased stem diameter, dry root weight, and total plant weight.
  compared with Cd exposure

Papers reporting a negative result or no effect 4

Effects of silicon on mineral composition of sorghum grown with excess manganese¹ · 1989
- no effect
  Silicon had no deleterious effect on sorghum growth at tested levels.
Evaluation of silicon, calcium and magnesium in liquid fertilizers on sorghum growth in the greenhouse · 2015
- no effect
  Silicon sources had no significant biomass effect, with a stated exception.
Silicon moderated the K deficiency by improving the plant-water status in sorghum · 2016
- no effect
  Silicon did not affect growth under control conditions.
  compared with control conditions
Silicon-moderated K-deficiency-induced leaf chlorosis by decreasing putrescine accumulation in sorghum · 2016
- no effect
  Silicon did not affect growth under potassium-sufficient conditions.
  compared with K-sufficient conditions

A paper is on the positive side when any of its claims here is positive. Claims are grouped by organism, treatment and what was measured or targeted. Claims that compare genotypes are left out; a claim about lacking a nutrient counts the other way round in that nutrient’s question. “Results differ” marks a question where two model reviewers, reading both claims, accepted at least one pair of papers whose results differ.

silicon atom · Growth · Sorghum

Papers whose results differ, checked claim by claim 2

How these papers cite each other

Papers reporting a positive result 16

Papers reporting a negative result or no effect 4

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