Two hydroponic techniques (floating system and aeroponics) were assessed for iodine (I)
biofortification of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and baby-leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) …

Iodine deficiency is a serious world-wide public health problem, as it is responsible for
mental retardation and other diseases. The use of iodine-biofortified vegetables represents …

BACKGROUND: Iodine is an essential trace element for humans. Two billion individuals
have insufficient iodine intake. Biofortification of vegetables with iodine offers an excellent …

Iodine is an essential microelement for humans and iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) is one
of the most widespread nutrient-deficiency diseases in the world. Iodine biofortification of …

A hydroponic experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of iodine species and
solution concentrations on iodine uptake by spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.). Five iodine …

Uptake and translocation of iodine by green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and lettuce
(Lactuca sativa L.) were investigated in a calcareous sandy soil-plant system. These plants …

Iodine is a trace element that is fundamental for human health: its deficiency affects about
two billion people worldwide. Fruits and vegetables are usually poor sources of iodine; …

Iodine (I) biofortification of vegetables by means of soil and foliar applications was
investigated in field experiments on a sandy loam soil. Supply of iodine to the soil in trial …

The “Carota di Polignano”(Polignano Carrot–PC, Daucus carota L.) is a multi-colored
landrace, cultivated in the Southern Italy, whose colors range from yellow to purple. Iodine is …

Iodine and selenium are not nutrients for plants but both play important roles in human and
animal organisms. Diet of many populations around the world contains insufficient amount of …