Progress in Elucidating the Mechanism of Selenium in Mitigating Heavy Metal Stress in Crop Plants
In the context of rapid industrialization and agricultural modernization, the issue of heavy metal (HM) pollution has surfaced as a critical concern, posing a substantial threat to human health and having a profound impact on agricultural cultivation. Selenium (Se), a beneficial micronutrient for cr...
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| description | In the context of rapid industrialization and agricultural modernization, the issue of heavy metal (HM) pollution has surfaced as a critical concern, posing a substantial threat to human health and having a profound impact on agricultural cultivation. Selenium (Se), a beneficial micronutrient for crop growth and development, exerts numerous beneficial effects, including facilitating photosynthesis, enhancing physiological attributes, improving nutritional quality, strengthening antioxidant systems, and modulating the expression of stress-responsive genes. Notably, Se plays a pivotal role in alleviating HM stress in crops and effectively mitigating the accumulation of HMs in edible plant parts. This study investigates the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying Se’s capacity to alleviate HM stress in crops. Additionally, we discuss the application of Se-enriched fertilizers in agricultural practices, as well as the influence of environmental factors on their effectiveness. Our objective is to contribute to sustainable agricultural development and the production of safe, high-quality agricultural products, thereby providing valuable insights for the development of Se-functional industries and guiding agricultural practices in regions affected by HM pollution. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8521c373f4904d5d82821397a9371ece2025-01-24T13:16:07ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722025-01-0115220410.3390/agriculture15020204Progress in Elucidating the Mechanism of Selenium in Mitigating Heavy Metal Stress in Crop PlantsShuqing Jia0Qing Guan1Yulong Niu2Ye 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, ChinaNational R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, ChinaSchool of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430048, ChinaIn the context of rapid industrialization and agricultural modernization, the issue of heavy metal (HM) pollution has surfaced as a critical concern, posing a substantial threat to human health and having a profound impact on agricultural cultivation. Selenium (Se), a beneficial micronutrient for crop growth and development, exerts numerous beneficial effects, including facilitating photosynthesis, enhancing physiological attributes, improving nutritional quality, strengthening antioxidant systems, and modulating the expression of stress-responsive genes. Notably, Se plays a pivotal role in alleviating HM stress in crops and effectively mitigating the accumulation of HMs in edible plant parts. This study investigates the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying Se’s capacity to alleviate HM stress in crops. Additionally, we discuss the application of Se-enriched fertilizers in agricultural practices, as well as the influence of environmental factors on their effectiveness. Our objective is to contribute to sustainable agricultural development and the production of safe, high-quality agricultural products, thereby providing valuable insights for the development of Se-functional industries and guiding agricultural practices in regions affected by HM pollution.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/2/204heavy metalreactive oxygen speciesbioavailabilitySe speciesphytohormone |
| spellingShingle | Shuqing Jia Qing Guan Yulong Niu Ye Wang Linling Li Hua Cheng Progress in Elucidating the Mechanism of Selenium in Mitigating Heavy Metal Stress in Crop Plants Agriculture heavy metal reactive oxygen species bioavailability Se species phytohormone |
| title | Progress in Elucidating the Mechanism of Selenium in Mitigating Heavy Metal Stress in Crop Plants |
| title_full | Progress in Elucidating the Mechanism of Selenium in Mitigating Heavy Metal Stress in Crop Plants |
| title_fullStr | Progress in Elucidating the Mechanism of Selenium in Mitigating Heavy Metal Stress in Crop Plants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Progress in Elucidating the Mechanism of Selenium in Mitigating Heavy Metal Stress in Crop Plants |
| title_short | Progress in Elucidating the Mechanism of Selenium in Mitigating Heavy Metal Stress in Crop Plants |
| title_sort | progress in elucidating the mechanism of selenium in mitigating heavy metal stress in crop plants |
| topic | heavy metal reactive oxygen species bioavailability Se species phytohormone |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/2/204 |
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