Exploring the efficacy of silicon products to enhance herbivory protection

Restoration in arid systems typically involves the addition of plants through seeding or planting of native species to enhance plant biodiversity and reduce soil erosion (Epanchin-Niell et al. 2009). Despite the increasing interest and investment in arid land restoration, we are still incredibly inefficient at achieving management goals. On average, only about 7% of restoration projects in western grassland systems can be considered successful based on plant cover (Copeland et al. 2018).