Due to global climate change, abiotic stresses are affecting plant growth, productivity, and
the quality of cultivated crops. Stressful conditions disrupt physiological activities and …

By the year 2050, the world's population is predicted to have grown to around 9–10 billion
people. The food demand in many countries continues to increase with population growth …

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 …

Biosynthetic nano-selenium (bio-SeNP), as a plant growth regulator, has better
bioavailability and lower toxicity than selenite and selenate. This study investigated the …

Nanotechnology has become a valuable novel approach to manage several environmental
challenges through providing innovative and effective solutions. Heavy metal stress is an …

Food safety has emerged as a high-urgency matter for sustainable agricultural production.
Toxic metal contamination of soil and water significantly affects agricultural productivity …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans and animals. Its necessity for plants
is still under examination. Due to the contradictory nature of Se and its significance, it has …

Selenium is an essential micronutrient required for natural biological systems such as anti-
oxidative systems. Despite such beneficial aspect, contamination of selenium and its …

Rapeseed yield parameters have been altered due to the increased exposure to abiotic
stresses. The changing climatic conditions have reduced biomass production and seed …

Given the wide–spread consumption of wheat, the production of selenium (Se)–enriched
wheat grain may be an effective method to increase the dietary Se intake in many Se …