The trace element selenium (Se) is a crucial element for many living organisms, including
soil microorganisms, plants and animals, including humans. Generally, in Nature Se is taken …

Background As minerals have diverse functionalities and potentials in the body's
metabolism and homeostasis, deficiency of these bioactive constituents can result in an …

Selenium is one of the elements classified within the group of micronutrients which are
necessary in trace amounts for the proper functioning of organisms. Selenium participates in …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydrogen peroxide at low concentrations act as
signaling of several abiotic stresses. Overproduction of hydrogen peroxide causes the …

Selenium (Se) is an important micronutrient for living organisms, since it is involved in
several physiological and metabolic processes. Se intake in humans is often low and very …

Selenium (Se) is considered an essential micronutrient for humans, animals and plants due
to its physiological and antioxidative properties. The positive role of Se in attenuation of …

Selenium (Se) is essential for humans and animals because of its antioxidant properties,
which form part of a series of chemical reactions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the …

Chitosan is a natural polymer, which has been used in agriculture to stimulate crop growth.
Furthermore, it has been used for the encapsulation of nanoparticles in order to obtain …

The ability of some crops to accumulate selenium (Se) is crucial for human nutrition and
health. Selenium has been identified as a cofactor of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase …

Selenium-biofortified wheat can substantially improve human nutrition, by reducing
selenium deficiency in humans. In this study, field trials were conducted to investigate the …