Silica nanoparticles protect rice against biotic and abiotic stresses

BACKGROUND: NPs) have been considered as potential new safer agrochemicals recently but the systematically studies remain limited, especially in rice. RESULTS: NPs could also promote root development which was better to deal with drought. CONCLUSIONS: NPs as a potential effective and safe strategy to protect rice against biotic and abiotic stresses, but also identify root treatment for the appropriate application method since it seems not causing negative effects and even have promotion on root development.