Exogenous selenium enhances cadmium stress tolerance by improving physiological characteristics of Artemisia argyi seedlings
Yaxin Yu,
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Yingbin Yang,
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Guo Yu
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
The
contamination
of
Chinese
medicinal
materials
with
cadmium
(Cd)
is
a
pressing
global
issue
that
poses
significant
risks
to
human
health.
beneficial
effects
selenium
(Se)
have
been
established
in
improving
plant
growth
and
reducing
Cd
accumulation
under
stress.
This
study
employed
soil
cultivation
experiments
investigate
the
remediation
exogenous
Se
(0,
0.5,
1,
2
mg
kg⁻1)
varying
levels
stress
0.6
4
kg⁻1).
findings
revealed
markedly
impaired
seedling
growth,
biomass,
physiological
characteristics
Artemisia
argyi.
Regardless
levels,
significantly
enhanced
improved
antioxidant
enzyme
activity,
increased
plant's
capacity,
thereby
mitigating
Additionally,
promoted
A.
argyi
decreased
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
content
shoots,
two
environments
kg⁻1,
application
1
kg⁻1
reduced
aboveground
parts
seedlings
by
31.99
82.21%,
respectively.
We
conclude
could
represent
promising
strategy
contribute
development
sustainability
crop
production
on
soils
contaminated
at
concentration
up
kg⁻1.
These
results
indicate
activates
biochemical
defense
mechanisms
against
stress,
offering
foundation
for
cultivating
high-yield,
high-quality
Cd-contaminated
soils.
Language: Английский
Novel calcium-modified biochar prepared from liquor industrial biogas residue for wastewater resource recovery and soil improvement
Yanqi Liu,
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Jihua Dai,
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Xiaomei Lv
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et al.
Journal of environmental chemical engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 115403 - 115403
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Dietary selenium mitigates cadmium-induced apoptosis and inflammation in chicken testicles by inhibiting oxidative stress through the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway
Yulong Li,
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Shu Wang,
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Rui Feng
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et al.
Poultry Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
104(4), P. 104990 - 104990
Published: March 8, 2025
Cadmium
(Cd)
is
a
non-essential
heavy
metal
that
highly
toxic
to
testicle.
Selenium
(Se)
known
possess
antagonistic
effects
against
Cd
toxicity,
yet
the
precise
mechanisms
through
which
Se
counteracts
Cd-induced
testicular
damage
in
chickens
Nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2/Heme
oxygenase-1
(Nrf2/HO-1)
signaling
pathway,
oxidative
stress
(OS),
apoptosis,
and
inflammation
remained
unclear.
In
present
study,
experimental
model
of
chicken
testis
was
established
by
incorporating
CdCl2
Na2SeO3
into
dietary
intake.
After
60
days,
from
each
group
were
euthanized,
serum
samples
subsequently
collected.
Ultrastructural
assessment
revealed
supplementation
significantly
mitigated
induced
Cd.
effectively
suppressed
elevation
ROS,
MDA,
H2O2
levels,
while
also
preventing
downregulation
CAT,
GSH,
T-AOC
levels.
Furthermore,
administration
ameliorated
reduction
expression
levels
Nrf2,
HO-1,
Bcl-2
Cd,
counteracted
overexpression
Caspase-3,
Bax,
Cyt-c,
Caspase-9,
TNF-α,
IL-2,
IL-6,
IL-1β.
Meanwhile,
immunofluorescence
data
demonstrated
attenuated
decrease
Nrf2
HO-1
upregulation
IL-6
expression.
conclusion,
this
study
elucidated
might
mitigate
testicles
stimulation
Nrf2/HO-1
thereby
inhibiting
apoptosis
inflammation,
beneficial
reducing
injury.
Language: Английский
Silicon application improves tomato yield and nutritional quality
Boyi He,
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Yuxuan Wei,
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Yongqi Wang
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et al.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Silicon
(Si)
is
a
beneficial
nutrient
well-known
for
its
functions
in
enhancing
plant
resistance
to
abiotic
and
biotic
stresses.
How
Si
application
affects
tomato
yield
quality
underlying
physiological
mechanisms
remain
largely
unclear.
Our
pot
experiment
showed
that
(45
kg
ha⁻¹
Na₂SiO₃)
significantly
promoted
accumulation
of
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium,
the
shoot
soil-cultured
greenhouse.
Such
improved
mineral
nutrition
favored
Si-applied
performance
terms
height,
stem
diameter,
single
fruit
weight,
yield,
as
indicated
by
significant
increases
11.34%,
53.57%,
62.12%,
33.81%,
respectively,
when
compared
control
(0
Na₂SiO₃).
Higher
catalase
superoxide
dismutase
activities
contrast
lower
concentrations
hydrogen
peroxide
malondialdehyde
suggested
facilitated
health.
Importantly,
upregulated
expression
phytoene
synthase
carotenoid
isomerase
enhanced
corresponding
enzyme
activities,
resulting
higher
lycopene
fruit.
also
stimulated
vitamin
C
synthesis
genes
(GDP-D-mannose-3',
5'-isomerase,
GDP-L-galactose
phosphorylase,
dehydroascorb-ate
reductase,
monodehydroascorbate
reductase)
levels
accumulation.
health,
nutritional
at
molecular
level,
favoring
production
towards
sustainable
agricultural
development.
Language: Английский
The role of selenium and selenium nanoparticles in enhancing plant tolerance to cadmium stress: a sustainable approach
Discover Plants.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: April 28, 2025
Language: Английский
Selenium: The Toxicant for Pathogen and Pest but the Guardian of Soil and Crop
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 2, 2025
Selenium
(Se)
is
an
essential
micronutrient
for
higher
organisms
and
plays
a
beneficial
role
in
plant
growth
development.
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
growing
interest
the
using
of
Se
to
enhance
resilience,
particularly
mitigating
effects
diseases
pests
agricultural
systems.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
analysis
sources
chemical
forms
soil,
investigates
mechanisms
uptake
metabolism
different
forms,
evaluates
physical
inhibition
pathogens
by
various
as
well
enhancing
systemic
resistance
crop
protection.
Additionally,
we
summarize
current
research
on
pest
disease
control
explore
potential
future
directions,
with
focus
integrating
into
sustainable
practices.
The
insights
presented
this
seek
establish
solid
scientific
foundation
Se-based
approaches
emphasize
its
application
agriculture.
Language: Английский
Foliar application of silicon and selenium reduce the toxicity of cadmium to soybeans
Jie Chen,
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Dan Yang,
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Min Xu
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et al.
Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 143390 - 143390
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Differences in Responses of High/Low-Cd-Accumulation Wheat to Cd Stress Based on Proteomics and a Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis (Wgcna)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Silicon Fertilization Improves Sunflower Rhizosphere Microbial Community Structure and Reduces Parasitism by Orobanche cumana Wallr.
Tengqi Xu,
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Jihong Ke,
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Yufan Wang
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et al.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 1312 - 1312
Published: June 18, 2024
Sunflower
broomrape
(Orobanche
cumana
Wallr.)
has
severely
restricted
the
development
of
sunflower
industry
in
China,
and
more
efficient
convenient
control
methods
are
urgently
needed.
In
this
experiment,
we
investigated
effects
N,
P
silica
fertilizers
on
parasitism
rate
O.
cumana,
as
well
yield
native
microbial
communities
field.
Firstly,
pot
experiments
were
conducted
to
select
most
effective
fertilization
method
determine
physiological
biochemical
indexes
sunflowers.
Subsequently,
field
application
studies
carried
out
indexes,
yield,
sunflower,
effect
indigenous
community.
The
results
demonstrate
that
compared
with
CNP
treatment
(Control),
number
parasites
under
N1P5
significantly
decreased
by
66.15%.
exogenous
can
reduce
parasites.
treatments
(N/P
=
1:5)
available
SiO2
content
higher
than
40
mg/kg
(NS2,
NS3,
SF2
SF3)
increased
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
activity
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
leaves.
field,
S
improved
community
structure
enriched
beneficial
microorganisms,
including
Vicinamibacteria
Pyrinomonadaceae.
Additionally,
applying
23.82%
crude
protein
20.20%.
summary,
silicon
fertilizer
effectively
improve
host
community,
quality
sunflower.
Language: Английский
The Effects of Water Management, Foliar Fertilizers, and Lime Application on the Accumulation of Cd and As in Rice Grains Based on a Field Trial
Qiming Wang,
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Wenhui Du,
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Xiaodan Jin
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et al.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 2241 - 2241
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
explore
the
feasible
measurement
control
cadmium
(Cd)
and
arsenic
(As)
accumulation
in
rice
grains.
A
field
experiment
carried
out
research
effect
different
treatments,
including
spraying
silicon
(Si)/selenium
(Se)
foliar
fertilizers,
application
lime
(CaO),
water
management
(continuous
flooding),
co-application
fertilizers
flooding,
on
Cd
As
grains
Guangxi
Province.
results
indicate
that
decreased
under
treatments
content
reached
threshold
0.2
mg
kg−1.
In
single
technical
CaO
application,
Se
fertilizer,
Si
fertilizer
by
73.15%,
60.44%,
45.76%,
36.07%,
respectively.
However,
flooding
amendment
enhanced
can
simultaneously
reduce
addition,
they
resulted
lower
than
treatments.
Among
lowest
bioaccumulation
factors
were
found
after
which
these
74.02%
22.72%,
These
suggest
combined
with
may
be
a
promising
method
synchronously
inhibit
rice.
Language: Английский