Selenium (Se), which can be both hazardous and beneficial to plants, animals and humans,
plays a pivotal role in regulating soil-plant-human ecosystem functions. The biogeochemical …

Agricultural productivity is constantly being forced to maintain yield stability to feed the
enormously growing world population. However, shrinking arable and nutrient-deprived soil …

Abstract Background Selenium (Se) is an essential element for mammals and its deficiency
in the diet is a global problem. Plants accumulate Se and thus represent a major source of …

This paper reviewed the Se in the environment (including total Se in soil, water, plants, and
food), the daily Se intake and Se content in human hair were also examined to elucidate Se …

Background As minerals have diverse functionalities and potentials in the body's
metabolism and homeostasis, deficiency of these bioactive constituents can result in an …

The trace element selenium (Se) is a crucial element for many living organisms, including
soil microorganisms, plants and animals, including humans. Generally, in Nature Se is taken …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans and animals, although controversial
for different plant species. There exists a narrow line between essential, beneficial and toxic …

Abstract Background Selenium (Se) is an essential mineral element for animals and
humans, which they acquire largely from plants. The Se concentration in edible plants is …

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient that plays an important role in animal and
human development and physiological homoeostasis. This review surveys the role of Se in …

Selenium (Se) is an essential element for humans and animals, which occurs ubiquitously in
the environment. It is present in trace amounts in both organic and inorganic forms in marine …