Silicon-mediated remodeling of nitrogen and secondary metabolism enhances drought and salt tolerance in Glycyrrhiza uralensis roots

Key Points

• Drought and salt tolerance improved significantly, indicating the biochemical pathways influenced by silicon.
• Key findings show enhanced nitrogen and secondary metabolism, suggesting a robust adaptive mechanism under stress conditions.
• Analysis involves understanding how silicon alters root chemistry, contributing to increased resilience under environmental stress.
• These findings support further exploration of silicon's potential role in agriculture for crop stress management.