Plant growth is affected by various abiotic stresses, including water, temperature, light, salt,
and heavy metals. Selenium (Se) is not an essential nutrient for plants but plays important …

Sulfate transporters are integral membrane proteins controlling the flux of sulfate (SO42–)
entering the cells and subcellular compartments across the membrane lipid bilayers. Sulfate …

Sulfur is a growth-limiting and secondary macronutrient as well as an indispensable
component for several cellular components of crop plants. Over the years various scientists …

Selenium (Se) plays an important role in geochemistry and is an essential trace element for
humans and animals. This review summarizes the transformation and accumulation of Se in …

Two low phytic acid (lpa) mutants have been developed previously with the aim to improve
the nutritional value of rice (Oryza sativa) grains. In the present study, the impacts of lpa …

Biology and breeding of food legumes: Improving protein content and nutrition quality. Page 1
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Background Sulfate and phosphate are both vital macronutrients required for plant growth
and development. Despite evidence for interaction between sulfate and phosphate …

Selenium (Se) is a component of many enzymes and indispensable for human health due to
its characteristics of reducing oxidative stress and enhancing immunity. Human beings take …

Sulphur, an essential nutrient required for plant growth and development, is mainly taken up
by the plants as inorganic sulphate from the soil and assimilated into the sulphur reductive …

Background Cardamine violifolia, native to China, is one of the selenium (Se)
hyperaccumulators. The mechanism of Se metabolism and tolerance remains unclear, and …