Selenium’s Role in Plant Secondary Metabolism: Regulation and Mechanistic Insights
Selenium (Se) is an indispensable trace element for humans and other animals. Various studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of Se on plants, including the promotion of growth, accumulation of secondary metabolites, and enhancement of antioxidant capacity, thereby improving plant stress re...
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| description | Selenium (Se) is an indispensable trace element for humans and other animals. Various studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of Se on plants, including the promotion of growth, accumulation of secondary metabolites, and enhancement of antioxidant capacity, thereby improving plant stress resistance. Consequently, Se biofortification has emerged as an effective strategy to elevate Se content and nutritional quality in plants, attracting widespread attention. The mechanism of selenium (Se) at the plant secondary metabolic level has not yet been fully elucidated, and it remains an unanswered question as to how selenium affects plant secondary metabolic pathways and how these metabolic pathways respond to selenium biofortification. Although it has been shown that selenium can affect the antioxidant system and defense mechanisms in plants, detailed mechanisms of selenium’s action on plant secondary metabolic pathways, including its effects on specific metabolic enzymes and regulatory genes, still need to be revealed by further in-depth studies. The present study aims to elucidate the mechanisms of Se absorption, transport, and metabolism in plants under Se-rich conditions and to investigate the impact of various Se biofortification methods on the content of plant secondary metabolites. By integrating existing research progress, this paper will delve into the potential molecular regulatory mechanisms of Se on plant secondary metabolism, aiming to unravel the interplay between Se and plant secondary metabolism. This study provides a novel perspective and direction for future research on plant secondary metabolism and the biological utilization of Se. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1a154e9110a648b5aac66bd3efe393252025-01-24T13:16:31ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952024-12-011515410.3390/agronomy15010054Selenium’s Role in Plant Secondary Metabolism: Regulation and Mechanistic InsightsYan Zhou0Kaiqin Nie1Lulu Geng2Yixin Wang3Linling Li4Hua Cheng5School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430048, ChinaSchool of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430048, ChinaSchool of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430048, ChinaSchool of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430048, ChinaSchool of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430048, ChinaNational R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, ChinaSelenium (Se) is an indispensable trace element for humans and other animals. Various studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of Se on plants, including the promotion of growth, accumulation of secondary metabolites, and enhancement of antioxidant capacity, thereby improving plant stress resistance. Consequently, Se biofortification has emerged as an effective strategy to elevate Se content and nutritional quality in plants, attracting widespread attention. The mechanism of selenium (Se) at the plant secondary metabolic level has not yet been fully elucidated, and it remains an unanswered question as to how selenium affects plant secondary metabolic pathways and how these metabolic pathways respond to selenium biofortification. Although it has been shown that selenium can affect the antioxidant system and defense mechanisms in plants, detailed mechanisms of selenium’s action on plant secondary metabolic pathways, including its effects on specific metabolic enzymes and regulatory genes, still need to be revealed by further in-depth studies. The present study aims to elucidate the mechanisms of Se absorption, transport, and metabolism in plants under Se-rich conditions and to investigate the impact of various Se biofortification methods on the content of plant secondary metabolites. By integrating existing research progress, this paper will delve into the potential molecular regulatory mechanisms of Se on plant secondary metabolism, aiming to unravel the interplay between Se and plant secondary metabolism. This study provides a novel perspective and direction for future research on plant secondary metabolism and the biological utilization of Se.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/1/54selenium biofortificationsecondary metabolismmolecular mechanismtranscription factor |
| spellingShingle | Yan Zhou Kaiqin Nie Lulu Geng Yixin Wang Linling Li Hua Cheng Selenium’s Role in Plant Secondary Metabolism: Regulation and Mechanistic Insights Agronomy selenium biofortification secondary metabolism molecular mechanism transcription factor |
| title | Selenium’s Role in Plant Secondary Metabolism: Regulation and Mechanistic Insights |
| title_full | Selenium’s Role in Plant Secondary Metabolism: Regulation and Mechanistic Insights |
| title_fullStr | Selenium’s Role in Plant Secondary Metabolism: Regulation and Mechanistic Insights |
| title_full_unstemmed | Selenium’s Role in Plant Secondary Metabolism: Regulation and Mechanistic Insights |
| title_short | Selenium’s Role in Plant Secondary Metabolism: Regulation and Mechanistic Insights |
| title_sort | selenium s role in plant secondary metabolism regulation and mechanistic insights |
| topic | selenium biofortification secondary metabolism molecular mechanism transcription factor |
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