Application of Nano Silicon Fertilizer in Agricultural Sustainability (A Review)
Mirawanty Amin, Nirmala Juita, Asnawi

Research Center for Food Crops, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta - Bogor, Km 46 Cibinong-Bogor, West Java 16911, Indonesia1
Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University, Perintis Kemerdekaan Street Km. 10, Makassar 90245 Indonesia2
Research Center for Horticulture and Estate Crops, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta - Bogor, Km 46 Cibinong-Bogor, West Java 16911, Indonesia3

Abstract

Silicon (Si) is a beneficial element for plants because it has many benefits in increasing plant growth and yields. However, the use of silicon as fertilizer is currently still very limited, so the use of fertilizer is a major concern given a large number of uses of silicon for plants. Today, recent advances in nanotechnology have opened new avenues for plant improvement, wherein plants can derive benefits associated with Si nanoparticles. Several studies have demonstrated the positive effects produced by the utilization of Si nanoparticles. Nanotechnology is expected to be able to answer the challenges of using environmentally friendly fertilizers and high efficiency of nutrient use. The use of nano fertilizers opens up new approaches to precision farming and sustainable agriculture. This paper will discuss the application of silicon nanoparticles in plant growth and plant productivity.

Keywords: efficiency,nano, productivity, silicon, sustainability

Topic: Biodiversity, soil health and agricultural practices