Selenium Biofortification and Interaction With Other Elements in Plants: A Review
Selenium (Se) is an essential element for humans and animals and its deficiency in the diet is a global problem. Crop plants are the main source of Se for consumers. Therefore, there is much interest in understanding the factors that govern the accumulation and distribution of Se in the tissues of c...
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| description | Selenium (Se) is an essential element for humans and animals and its deficiency in the diet is a global problem. Crop plants are the main source of Se for consumers. Therefore, there is much interest in understanding the factors that govern the accumulation and distribution of Se in the tissues of crop plants and the mechanisms of interaction of Se absorption and accumulation with other elements, especially with a view toward optimizing Se biofortification. An ideal crop for human consumption is rich in essential nutrient elements such as Se, while showing reduced accumulation of toxic elements in its edible parts. This review focuses on (a) summarizing the nutritional functions of Se and the current understanding of Se uptake by plant roots, translocation of Se from roots to shoots, and accumulation of Se in grains; and (b) discussing the influence of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S) on the biofortification of Se. In addition, we discuss interactions of Se with major toxicant metals (Hg, As, and Cd) frequently present in soil. We highlight key challenges in the quest to improve Se biofortification, with a focus on both agronomic practice and human health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9374c11aa8e5434faaf2e8d3cd1ac6952022-12-21T18:47:35ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Plant Science1664-462X2020-11-011110.3389/fpls.2020.586421586421Selenium Biofortification and Interaction With Other Elements in Plants: A ReviewXinbin Zhou0Jing Yang1Herbert J. Kronzucker2Weiming Shi3College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing, ChinaCollege of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing, ChinaFaculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, CanadaState Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, ChinaSelenium (Se) is an essential element for humans and animals and its deficiency in the diet is a global problem. Crop plants are the main source of Se for consumers. Therefore, there is much interest in understanding the factors that govern the accumulation and distribution of Se in the tissues of crop plants and the mechanisms of interaction of Se absorption and accumulation with other elements, especially with a view toward optimizing Se biofortification. An ideal crop for human consumption is rich in essential nutrient elements such as Se, while showing reduced accumulation of toxic elements in its edible parts. This review focuses on (a) summarizing the nutritional functions of Se and the current understanding of Se uptake by plant roots, translocation of Se from roots to shoots, and accumulation of Se in grains; and (b) discussing the influence of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S) on the biofortification of Se. In addition, we discuss interactions of Se with major toxicant metals (Hg, As, and Cd) frequently present in soil. We highlight key challenges in the quest to improve Se biofortification, with a focus on both agronomic practice and human health.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2020.586421/fullSebiofortificationnutrient elementsheavy metalinteraction effect |
| spellingShingle | Xinbin Zhou Jing Yang Herbert J. Kronzucker Weiming Shi Selenium Biofortification and Interaction With Other Elements in Plants: A Review Frontiers in Plant Science Se biofortification nutrient elements heavy metal interaction effect |
| title | Selenium Biofortification and Interaction With Other Elements in Plants: A Review |
| title_full | Selenium Biofortification and Interaction With Other Elements in Plants: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Selenium Biofortification and Interaction With Other Elements in Plants: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Selenium Biofortification and Interaction With Other Elements in Plants: A Review |
| title_short | Selenium Biofortification and Interaction With Other Elements in Plants: A Review |
| title_sort | selenium biofortification and interaction with other elements in plants a review |
| topic | Se biofortification nutrient elements heavy metal interaction effect |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2020.586421/full |
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