Biogenic Silica (Phytolith) Production Pattern of Cotyledonary, First Two and Mature Leaves of Holoptelea Integrifolia Planch., Seedlings

Key Points

• Biogenic silica accumulation differs among cotyledonary, first two, and mature leaves.
• Measurements show significant variation in silica content across leaf development stages.
• Analysis centered on Holoptelea integrifolia seedlings over a defined growth period.
• Findings highlight the ecological roles of phytoliths in plant and soil interactions.