Abstract
Purpose
New soluble sources of silicon (Si) have arrived in the agribusiness. Some of them are being considered efficient by their used composition, improving absorption of this beneficial element, photosynthetic parameters, and yield. However, the economic feasibility of using this source must be considered. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the foliar application of increasing concentrations of Si on the physiological aspects grain yield in common bean and the economic viability of silicon application.
Methods
Randomized block design with seven Si concentrations: 0.00, 0.33, 0.66, 1.00, 1.33, 1.66 and 2.00 g L− 1. Solutions were applied via foliar spraying covering the whole treatment area. Solutions were provided in triplicates and three different days after sowing (40, 55, and 70 DAS). Si accumulation, gas exchange (stomatal conductance, transpiration, photosynthesis, and internal CO2 concentration), photochemical efficiency, productivity, and economic viability were evaluated.
Results and conclusions
Foliar applications of Si as sodium and potassium silicate stabilized with sorbitol were found to be efficient in providing Si for bean cultivation. The beneficial effect of Si application in the photosynthetic and yield parameters was observed in this study. However, when Si concentration is higher than 1.16 g L− 1 it is considered not economically viable.
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The authors would like to thank the funding provided by the Coordination of Superior Level Staff Improvement (CAPES) and National Council for Science and Technology (CNPq). RAF would like to thank CNPq for the PQ funds process number 306329/2019-0.
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This project was funded by the Coordination of Superior Level Staff Improvement (CAPES) and National Council for Science and Technology (CNPq) under the PQ funds process number 306329/2019-0 granted to RAF.
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AFA and AMB led the data analysis and led the writing with input of all co-authors. RAF, KOA and RMP designed the experiment and provided overall project leadership. AFA, AMB, ASC, MLL and JPSJ grew the plants, applied the treatments and collected data. AFA, AMB and JPSJ was responsible for the lab analysis. AFA and AMB collected photosynthesis data under supervision of RAF. RAF provided equipment for photosynthesis data collection. RAF and RMP provided all structure for the experiment.
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de Andrade, A.F., Bueno, A.M., de Carvalho, A.d.S. et al. Innovative Soluble Silicon Leaf Source Increase Gas Exchange, Grain Yield and Economic Viability in Common Bean. Silicon 14, 3739–3747 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-021-01142-z
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