TY - JOUR N2 - Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element present in the lithosphere, and it constitutes one of the major inorganic nutrient elements of many plants. Although Si is a nonessential nutrient element, its beneficial role in stimulating the growth and development of many plant species has been generally recognized. Silicon is known to effectively reduce disease severity in many plant pathosystems. The key mechanisms of Si-mediated increased plant disease resistance involve improving mechanical properties of cell walls, activating multiple signaling pathways leading to the expression of defense responsive genes and producing antimicrobial compounds. This article highlights the importance and applicability of Si fertilizers in integrated disease management for crops. L1 - http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/108780/PDF/1_JPPR_58_4_Shahrtash.pdf L2 - http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/108780 PY - 2018 IS - No 4 EP - 320 DO - 10.24425/jppr.2018.124645 KW - plant disease management KW - silicon fertilization KW - sustainable agriculture A1 - Shahrtash, Maryam PB - Committee of Plant Protection PAS PB - Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute VL - vol. 58 DA - 2018.12.03 T1 - Silicon fertilization as a sustainable approach to disease management of agricultural crops SP - 317 UR - http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/dlibra/publication/edition/108780 T2 - Journal of Plant Protection Research ER -