When it comes to plant nutrition and soil health, silicon plays a crucial yet often misunderstood role. A common misconception is that high levels of silicon in the soil automatically benefit plant growth. However, this brings us to what is known as the “silicon paradox.”
What Is the Silicon Paradox?
The silicon paradox refers to the discrepancy between quantity and availability. Most soils contain large amounts of silicon, primarily in the form of non-absorbable compounds such as silicon dioxide (SiO₂). While abundant, these forms are not accessible to plants.
In contrast, the only form of silicon that plants can actually absorb and utilize is monomeric silicic acid (Si(OH)₄)—a molecule that naturally occurs in extremely low concentrations. And this is exactly where the challenge lies: it’s not about how much silicon is present, but how much is bioavailable.
GEN200 Control: The Bioavailable Advantage
Unlike many traditional silicon additives that rely on insoluble forms, GEN200 Control contains pure monomeric silicic acid—the readily absorbable form that plants need for structural strength, stress resistance, and improved nutrient uptake.
By bypassing the limitations of soil-bound silicon, GEN200 Control delivers bioavailable silicon directly to the plant, solving the silicon paradox in practical application.
Don’t be misled by high silicon numbers on soil tests or fertilizer labels. What truly matters is bioavailability—and GEN200 Control provides exactly that, giving your plants the edge they need.
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