
Nano Silica
Benefits
Improves Water-Use Efficiency
Reduces transpiration rate, enhancing water conservation in plants.
Enhances Growth and Yield
Increases chlorophyll content and biomass, leading to higher yields.
Protects Against UV Radiation
Filters harmful UV rays, safeguarding plant surfaces from damage.
Enhances Plant Strength and Rigidity
Provides structural support, making plants more resilient.
Components | Composition (%) w/w |
|---|---|
Sodium Meta Silicate (liquid) | 20 |
Tri Sodium Citrate | 0.23 |
PEG 6000 (EAP) | 0.2 |
Gelatin | 0.2 |
Lysine | 0.87 |
Methyl Paraben (PAM) | 0.5 |
Propyl Paraben (PAP) | 0.25 |
Aqua | q.s |
Composition
Additional Info
Strength: 10,000ppm
Compatibility: Compatible with chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides
Shelf life: Best before 24 months when stored at room temperature
Packaging: 5 Ltx2/Corrugated Cardboard Box
Symptoms of Silica Deficiency:
Weak or brittle stems
Decreased resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses
Reduced plant vigor
Poor root development
Why choose this product?
Bioavailable Nano Silica for Stronger, More Resilient Plants
IndoGulf BioAg Nano Silica is designed to provide plants with bioavailable silica in a practical liquid form. Silicon supports plant strength, helps improve stress tolerance, and contributes to better crop performance under challenging growing conditions.
Advanced Silica Nutrition
Traditional silica sources can remain locked in insoluble mineral forms and may not become available to plants quickly. Nano Silica offers a more advanced approach by delivering silica in a highly dispersible form that can be integrated into modern crop nutrition programs.
Supports Plant Strength and Stress Management
Nano Silica helps strengthen leaves, stems, and epidermal tissues. This supports stronger plant structure, better water-use efficiency, improved drought tolerance, and enhanced resistance against biotic and abiotic stress.
Suitable for Multiple Crop Programs
Nano Silica can be used across cereals, horticultural crops, floriculture, sugarcane, oilseeds, vegetables, and other crop systems where plant strength, stress tolerance, and improved crop performance are important.
Easy to Integrate
Nano Silica is compatible with chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides, making it easy to include in existing crop nutrition and crop protection programs.
Key Benefits at a Glance
Improves Water-Use Efficiency
Nano Silica helps plants use water more efficiently by supporting stronger tissues and reducing transpiration-related water loss.
Supports Drought Tolerance
By helping reduce water loss and improving plant structure, Nano Silica supports better tolerance to dry and water-stress conditions.
Strengthens Stems and Leaves
ilica supports stronger epidermal cells in leaves and stems, helping plants maintain better rigidity,
posture, and physical strength.
Enhances Crop Growth and Yield Potential
Nano Silica supports plant growth, biomass development, chlorophyll content, photosynthesis, and yield potential in suitable crops.
Supports Pest and Disease Resistance
Silica can help reinforce plant tissues and create a stronger physical barrier at the epidermal layer, supporting improved resistance to pest and disease pressure.
Improves Photosynthesis and Light Interception
Stronger and more erect leaves can capture sunlight more efficiently, supporting photosynthetic activity and crop productivity.
Supports Crop Quality
Nano Silica can help improve grain filling, reduce chaffiness, support pollen fertility, and contribute to better crop quality depending on crop type and growing conditions.
Helps Plants Manage Biotic and Abiotic Stress
Nano Silica supports plants under stress caused by drought, heat, pest pressure, disease pressure, and difficult soil or climate conditions.
Sustainability Advantage
Supports Efficient Nutrient Use
Nano Silica helps improve plant strength and stress tolerance, allowing crops to use available resources more efficiently under variable growing conditions.
Helps Reduce Stress-Related Crop Losses
By supporting drought tolerance, stronger tissues, and improved resistance to pests and diseases,
Nano Silica can help reduce crop losses linked to environmental and biological stress.
Complements Sustainable Crop Management
Nano Silica can be used as part of integrated crop nutrition and stress-management programs, supporting healthier plants and more resilient production systems.
Supports Water-Conscious Agriculture
By helping reduce transpiration-related water loss and improving water-use efficiency, Nano Silica is especially relevant for regions facing drought, heat, or irregular irrigation.
Fits Modern Low-Residue Crop Programs
As an organic nano silica input, it provides a practical option for growers looking to strengthen crops while supporting more sustainable and responsible agricultural practices.
Dosage & Application
Soaking seeds: Mix 0.5–1 ml per liter of waterCrops Foliar ApplicationIn reproductive phase, from 15 days prior toflowering till harvest, once in 10 to 15 days insplit doses of the following total requirementSoil ApplicationIn root zone at the time of land preparationCereals 250ml per acre 2 litre per acreHorticulture 2 – 5ml per tree 25 - 50 ml per treeFloriculture 250 – 300ml per acre 2 - 3 litre per acreSugarcane 400 – 500ml per acre 4 - 5 litre per acreOil Seeds 200 – 300ml per acre 2 - 3 litre per acreVegetables 200 – 300ml per Acre 2 - 3 litre per Acre
FAQ
What is nano silica used for?
Nano silica is used in agriculture to provide plants with bioavailable silica support. It helps strengthen plant tissues, improve water-use efficiency, support drought tolerance, enhance photosynthesis, and improve resistance to pest and disease pressure. It is especially useful in crop programs focused on stress management, stronger stems, improved crop posture, and better yield potential.
What are the disadvantages of nano silica in concrete?
In concrete, nano silica is used for a completely different purpose than in agriculture. It can improve strength and durability, but possible disadvantages may include higher cost, handling challenges, dust-related concerns in dry powder form, possible workability reduction, and the need for proper dispersion. This is not directly related to Nano Silica for plants, which is formulated as an agricultural silica nutrient for crop nutrition and stress management.
What are the benefits of taking silica?
For plants, “taking silica” means absorbing plant-available silicon through the roots or plant surface. Once absorbed, silica can help strengthen plant tissues, improve structural support, reduce water loss, enhance tolerance to drought and stress, and support resistance against pests and diseases. Nano Silica is intended for plant nutrition and agricultural use, not for human consumption.
What is nano silica synthesis and its impact on plant nutrition and stress management?
Nano silica synthesis refers to the preparation of silica in nanoscale or highly dispersible form so it can be delivered more efficiently. In plant nutrition, the goal is to improve silica availability and support plant uptake. Nano Silica can help plants manage stress by strengthening cell walls, improving water-use efficiency, reducing transpiration, supporting photosynthesis, and improving tolerance to pest, disease, drought, and other stress conditions.
How does Nano Silica help during drought stress?
Nano Silica helps plants manage drought stress by supporting stronger leaf and stem tissues and reducing excessive water loss through transpiration. This can improve water-use efficiency and help plants maintain better physiological function under dry conditions.
Can Nano Silica improve pest and disease resistance?
Yes. Silica can strengthen the epidermal layer of leaves and stems, creating a stronger physical barrier. This can help plants tolerate pest and disease pressure better, especially when Nano Silica is used as part of a wider crop nutrition and crop protection program.
Which crops can Nano Silica be used on?
Nano Silica can be used on cereals, horticultural crops, floriculture crops, sugarcane, oilseeds, vegetables, and other crops where silica nutrition, plant strength, stress tolerance, and improved crop performance are needed.
How should Nano Silica be applied?
Nano Silica can be used through seed soaking, foliar application, or soil application depending on the crop and production system. Application rates should follow the recommended dosage for each crop group and crop stage.
When should Nano Silica be applied?
Nano Silica is best used before or during stress-prone growth stages. It can be applied during early crop development, before flowering, during reproductive stages, and before expected drought, heat, or pest pressure. For many crops, split applications from pre-flowering through harvest are recommended.
Can Nano Silica be used with fertilizers and pesticides?
Yes. Nano Silica is compatible with chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides. However, as with any crop input, jar testing and local compatibility checks are recommended before large-scale tank mixing.
What is the shelf life of Nano Silica?
Nano Silica has a shelf life of 24 months when stored properly at room temperature.
What are the symptoms of silica deficiency in plants?
Common signs associated with low silica availability include weak or brittle stems, reduced plant vigour, poor root development, and decreased resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses.















