Selenium (Se), being an essential micronutrient, enhances plant growth and development in
trace amounts. It also protects plants against different abiotic stresses by acting as an …

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for humans and a beneficial element for plants.
However, high Se doses always exhibit hazardous effects. Recently, Se toxicity in plant-soil …

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

Horticultural crop quality is an important aspect of agricultural production because it directly
influences customer preference, market value, and overall sustainability. Micronutrients are …

Plant mineral nutrition is essential for both crop yields and human health. However, the
uneven distribution of mineral elements over time and space leads to a lack or excess of …

Background Selenium is an essential trace element for human health and its deficiency
leads to increased risk of many diseases worldwide. Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) …

Selenium (Se) acquirement from daily diet can help reduce the risk of many diseases. The
edible parts of crop plants are the main source of dietary Se, while the Se content in crops is …

Micronutrient deficiency also known as “hidden hunger” refers to a condition that occurs
when the body lacks essential vitamins and minerals that are required in small amounts for …

Nanoselenium (nano-Se) or melatonin (MT) foliar spray reduces pesticide stress by
stimulating plant secondary metabolism and antioxidant capacity. However, the effects of …

Nano-fertilizers provide superior nutrient consumption, lower cost, and lower vol/wt than
traditional fertilizers owing to their tiny size, larger surface area, and unique properties. In …