In this study, the effects of foliar application of selenium (Se) at different concentrations were
examined based on changes in several parameters such as nitrogen, phosphorous, and …

A 2-year field experiment was conducted to assess the effect of applied zinc (Zn) on the
seed yield of pea (Pisum sativum L.) and to determine the internal Zn requirement of pea …

S elenium is an essential element for humans, animals and some species of micro-
organisms; however, in higher plants the role of selenium is still unclear. The present …

Biofortification of forage crops has an important role in improving the quality of plants used
for animal nutrition. The field experiments were conducted in three consecutive years in …

Though selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) constitute essential nutrients for human health, their
deficiencies affect up to 15% and 17% of the global population, respectively. Agronomic …

Cadmium (Cd) is the most toxic element present in the soil, air and water that causes
deleterious effects on the physico-chemical and antioxidant processes of maize plant …

Crops grown in seleniferous soil may accumulate selenium (Se) to levels considered highly
toxic for animal and human consumption. Furthermore, higher Se content in plant tissues …

Selenium is an essential element for humans, animals and some species of
microorganisms. In higher plants, however, the role of selenium is still unclear. Because …

This work was conducted during the two successive winter seasons of 2014/2015 and
2015/2016 at the Agricultural Experiments and Researches Station (Ghazala Farm), Faculty …

Selenium is beneficial to plants and is essential for animals and humans, which justifies any
efforts for producing Se-enriched wheat grains worldwide. This study aimed to (i) verify if …