@article{MAKHILLRJBS202015311519,
    title = {The Study of Potassium Silicate Effects on Qualitative and Quantitative Performance of Potato
(<i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L.)},
    journal = {Research Journal of Biological Sciences},
    volume = {15},
    number = {3},
    pages = {64-68},
    year = {2020},
    issn = {1815-8846},
    doi = {rjbsci.2020.64.68},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-8846&doi=rjbsci.2020.64.68},
    author = {Shiva,Ahmad,Masoumeh,Sayeh and},
    keywords = {Potassium silicate,sugar,protein,chlorophyll,Solanum tuberosum L.},
    abstract = {Potato is a plant with high nutritional value that
is at fifth place after wheat, corn, rice and barley in terms
of production and consumption in world. Its production is
increased due to high productivity and compatibility with
a wide range of climates and as a nutritional source. In
this study, silicon effect as a useful element on
quantitative and qualitative performance of potato crop
was evaluated in form potassium silicate. The
experiments were performed in completely randomized
block design with 3 replicates and in field conditions. For
review was used of the concentration 0.5 mM of
potassium silicate in solution and spray forms. The results
of comparing mean traits showed significant differences
between treatment groups in chlorophyll b, soluble sugars
of leaves and carotenoids. Although, it was not observed
significant differences between treatment groups in terms
of chlorophyll a amount, leaves insoluble sugars and
protein but spraying 5 mM potassium silicate showed
significant increase in chlorophyll b amount and soluble
sugars.}
    }