Current knowledge on selenium biofortification to improve the nutraceutical profile of food: A comprehensive review

R D'Amato, L Regni, B Falcinelli, S Mattioli… - Journal of agricultural …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Selenium (Se) is an important micronutrient for living organisms, since it is involved in
several physiological and metabolic processes. Se intake in humans is often low and very …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of selenium biofortification on crop nutritional quality

M Malagoli, M Schiavon, S Dall'Acqua… - Frontiers in plant …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Selenium (Se) at very low doses has crucial functions in humans and animals. Since plants
represent the main dietary source of this element, Se-containing crops may be used as a …

Selenium biofortification in food crops: Key mechanisms and future perspectives

N Sarwar, M Akhtar, MA Kamran, M Imran… - Journal of Food …, 2020 - Elsevier
Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for animal and humans; however, its essentiality
in plants is yet to be established. Nevertheless, its beneficial role is reported in crop plants …

[HTML][HTML] Selenium-enriched plant foods: Selenium accumulation, speciation, and health functionality

P Tangjaidee, P Swedlund, J Xiang, H Yin… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Selenium (Se) is an essential element for human health functions. Se compounds' biological
effects and toxicity on human health are related to their chemical forms and consumption …

Selenium in plant foods: Speciation analysis, bioavailability, and factors affecting composition

K Pyrzynska, A Sentkowska - Critical reviews in food science and …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Interest in selenium has been increasing over the past few decades with growing knowledge
of its importance to overall health. The ability of several plants to accumulate and transform …

[HTML][HTML] The importance of selenium in food enrichment processes. A comprehensive review

M Kieliszek, SNS Sandoval - Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Selenium is an essential element that determines the proper life functions of human and
animal organisms. The content of selenium in food varies depending on the region and soil …

[HTML][HTML] Selenium biofortification: roles, mechanisms, responses and prospects

A Hossain, M Skalicky, M Brestic, S Maitra, S Sarkar… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 biofortification of agricultural crops and effects on plant nutrients and bioactive compounds important for human health and disease prevention–a review

R Newman, N Waterland, Y Moon, JC Tou - Plant Foods for Human …, 2019 - Springer
Selenium supplementation in humans has been suggested for the prevention of chronic
diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases …

[HTML][HTML] Selenium–fascinating microelement, properties and sources in food

M Kieliszek - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Selenium is a micronutrient that is essential for the proper functioning of all organisms.
Studies on the functions of selenium are rapidly developing. This element is a cofactor of …

[HTML][HTML] Selenium enrichment of horticultural crops

M Puccinelli, F Malorgio, B Pezzarossa - Molecules, 2017 - mdpi.com
The ability of some crops to accumulate selenium (Se) is crucial for human nutrition and
health. Selenium has been identified as a cofactor of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase …