Beginning in 1848, numerous laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments have shown benefits
of silicon fertilization for rice (15-100%), corn (15-35%), wheat (10-30%), barley (10-40%),
sugarcane (10-55%), and other crops and benefits for maintaining a sustainable agriculture.
Silicon fertilization has a double effect on the soil-plant system. Firstly, improved plant Si
nutrition reinforces plant protective properties against diseases, insect attack and unfavorable
climatic conditions. Secondly, the soil treatment with biogeochemically active Si substances
optimizes soil fertility through improved water, physical, and chemical soil properties and
maintaining nutrients in a plant-available form.