Foliar Application of Potassium Silicate Suppresses Wheat Aphid (Sitobion avenae) Infestation and Improves Yield Attributes of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Tajinder Singh, Jenia Thakur, Kavita Bajaj & Kawartej Singh Sidhu · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026
Field-based alternatives to repeated insecticide use are needed for wheat aphid management. This study evaluated foliar potassium silicate at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0% for suppression of wheat aphids and improvement of yield attributes in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under field con...