New Reference on Silicon

The successful use of silicon amendments to suppress plant diseases in rice (Datnoff and Rodrigues, 2005) suggests that the same benefits might be seen in turf. However, research on the use of silicon in turf has produced conflicting results that have left turf managers with more questions than answers. In this Reference on Silicon, we summarize what is known from the research world, what questions remain, and what it means for turf management.…