Bioavailable Silicon: Release Rate from Additives & Substrates

Authors

Mackenzie G. Dey, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jennifer Boldt, Utah State University
Bruce Bugbee, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

American Society for Horticultural Science

Location

Denver, CO

Publication Date

8-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

1

Abstract

Liquid fertilization is often used to supply silicon (Si) (Boldt & Altland, 2021), but Si is minimally soluble. Media components that provide a steady release of Si are valuable.

There are many options for Si media amendments, but Si release rate is not well characterized.

Our objective was to quantify Si release from media components to achieve a steady-state Si release as mono-silicic acid (H₄SiO₄) over time.

Recommended Citation

Dey, Mackenzie G.; Boldt, Jennifer; and Bugbee, Bruce, "Bioavailable Silicon: Release Rate from Additives & Substrates" (2021). Hydroponics/Soilless Media. Paper 9.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cpl_hydroponics/9