▪ Abstract Plants vary considerably in their physiological response to selenium (Se). Some
plant species growing on seleniferous soils are Se tolerant and accumulate very high …

The chemical and physical resemblance between selenium (Se) and sulfur (S) establishes
that both these elements share common metabolic pathways in plants. The presence of …

Selenium is an essential nutrient for animals, microorganisms and some other eukaryotes.
Although selenium has not been demonstrated to be essential in vascular plants, the ability …

Heavy metals represent a group of dangerous pollutants, to which is paid close attention.
Many heavy metals are essential as important constituents of pigments and enzymes …

Selenium is usually known as the 'double-edged sword element'for its dual toxic and
beneficial character to health. Since the pioneer works by Schwarz and Foltz on the …

Selenomethionine (Semet) is the major seleno-compound in cereal grains and enriched
yeast whereas Se-methylselenocysteine (SeMCYS) is the major seleno-compound in Se …

There are several selenocompounds in tissues of plants and animals. Selenate is the major
inorganic selenocompound found in both animal and plant tissues. Selenocysteine is the …

Background Despite selenium's toxicity in plants at higher levels, crops supply most of the
essential dietary selenium in humans. In plants, inorganic selenium can be assimilated into …

Different plant species show considerable variation in their selenium content. Primary
indicators, also termed selenium accumulators, many of which are members of the genus …

The molecular mechanisms responsible for selenium (Se) tolerance and hyperaccumulation
were studied in the Se hyperaccumulator Stanleya pinnata (Brassicaceae) by comparing it …