Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 211 - 211
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
The
biofortification
of
leafy
vegetables
with
selenium
(Se)
and
iodine
(I)
provides
the
basis
for
Se/I
status
optimization
preservation
human
health.
effect
foliar
Se,
I,
Se
+
I
supply
in
three
different
crop
cycles
(autumn,
autumn–winter,
winter)
on
yield,
quality,
mineral
composition
wall
rocket
leaves
was
investigated
using
biochemical
ICP-MS
methods
analysis.
Joint
selenate/iodide
increased
antioxidant
activity,
total
phenolic,
ascorbic
acid,
protein
levels
by
1.63,
1.24,
1.22,
1.25,
1.50
times,
respectively,
content
Ca,
Mg,
P,
K,
Fe,
Cu,
Zn
1.27,
1.35,
1.46,
3.67,
2.76,
1.44
respectively.
High
correlations
between
antioxidants,
Ca
(r
>
0.80)
as
well
yield
K/protein
were
recorded.
Despite
a
significant
decrease
protein,
Mn
contents
third
cycle,
compared
to
first
one,
50
g
biofortified
may
provide
up
100%
adequate
consumption
level,
34.3%
9%
24%
17.7%
Ca.
results
present
research
confirm
high
efficiency
produce
D.
tenuifolia
new
functional
food.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(9), P. 4947 - 4957
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
The
impact
of
selenium
(Se)
enrichment
on
bioactive
compounds
and
sugars
Se
speciation
was
assessed
different
microgreens
(green
pea,
red
radish,
alfalfa).
Sodium
selenite
sodium
selenate
at
a
total
concentration
20
μM
(1:1)
lead
to
noticeable
biofortification
(40–90
mg
kg–1
DW).
In
green
pea
alfalfa,
did
not
negatively
phenolics
antioxidant
capacity,
while
in
significant
decrease
found.
Regarding
photosynthetic
parameters,
notably
increased
the
level
chlorophylls
carotenoids
decreased
chlorophyll
levels
had
no
effect
radish.
treatment
significantly
sugar
alfalfa
but
Red
radish
highest
amino
acid
content
(59%),
followed
by
(34%)
(28%).
These
findings
suggest
that
Se-biofortified
have
potential
as
functional
foods
improve
intake
humans.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Abstract
Salinity
is
considered
as
one
of
the
most
important
environmental
stresses
in
plant
growth
and
productivity
around
world
by
arid
semi-arid
areas;
therefore,
development
an
efficient
strategy
against
salt
stress
crops
urgently
needed.
Application
Se
thus
appeared
to
be
approach
for
improvement
under
saline
condition.
This
study
investigated
effects
salinity
applying
different
NaCl
levels
(0,
30,
60,
90
mM)
combination
with
foliar
application
at
5,
10,
15
µM)
on
morpho-physiological
biochemical
traits
Dianthus
barbatus
.
Done
a
factorial
design
completely
randomized
layout
three
replications,
findings
showed
that
caused
significant
reduction
growth,
increased
electrolyte
leakage
malondialdehyde
levels,
activities
antioxidant
enzymes.
At
increase
defects
among
treatments,
positive
level
mM
was
recorded,
whereas
imposition
improved
some
aspects:
phenolic
flavonoid
contents;
capacity
boosted
Se-stressed
plants.
Indeed,
10µM
treatments
controls,
enhancing
tolerance
reflected.
These
evidences
show
cell
membrane
stabilization
through
maintaining
compounds
various
protective
functions
coupled
their
enzyme
low
doses.
In
conclusion,
foliage
effective
method
enhance
plant’s
sweet
william
could
turn
out
sustained
solution
agricultural
production
conditions.
Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100123 - 100123
Published: April 2, 2024
Selenium
(Se)
is
an
important
trace
element
with
several
positive
impacts
for
animal
and
human
health.
Salinity
poses
a
substantial
problem
to
agriculture
crop
production
worldwide,
that
necessitates
innovative
procedures
enhance
salt
tolerance
of
species.
nanoparticles
(Se–NPs)
application
simple
effective
practice
boosting
growth
productivity
species
under
conditions.
The
aim
this
review
was
summarize
recent
literature
on
about
the
efficiency
Se
Se–NPs
amendments
plant
saline
In
review,
we
have
delved
effects
Se-NPs
seed
priming
germination
stress.
We
explored
growth,
mineral
nutrition
photosynthesis
activity.
Different
modulated
by
improve
water
relations,
oxidative
defense
system
osmolyte
are
also
reviewed.
concluded
supply
offer
very
promising
solution
stress
emphasize
requirement
further
investigations
elucidate
forms,
accurate
doses,
timing
plants
subjected
stress,
assess
their
long-term
environmental
impacts.
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
103(11), P. 5472 - 5480
Published: April 13, 2023
Biofortification
of
vegetables
is
an
important
innovation
technique
in
the
horticultural
sector.
Vegetables
can
be
a
vector
different
minor
elements
that
have
beneficial
effects
on
human
health.
Selenium
(Se)
element
for
nutrition
and
plays
significant
role
defence
mechanisms.
The
aim
this
work
was
to
investigate
effect
Se
nutrient
solutions
crop
biofortification
ability,
yield,
quality
parameters
four
baby
leafy
destined
minimally
processed
industry.
Experiments
were
performed
lamb's
lettuce,
wild
rocket,
spinach.
These
crops
cultivated
floating
systems
with
solution
enriched
0,
2.6,
3.9,
5.2
μmol
L
