Since selenium (Se) was shown to be an essential element for humans in 1957, the
biofortification of Se to crops via foliar spraying or soil fertilization has been performed for …

Anthropogenic activities such as mining, industrialization and subsequent emission of
industrial waste, and agricultural practices have led to an increase in the accumulation of …

Selenium is an essential micronutrient required for the health of humans and lower plants,
but its importance for higher plants is still being investigated. The biological functions of Se …

Selenium (Se) supplementation can restrict metal uptake by roots and translocation to
shoots, which is one of the vital stress tolerance mechanisms. Selenium can also enhance …

Arsenic (As) accumulation in rice grain and subsequent transmission into the food chain is a
major global concern. Numerous attempts to minimize As accumulation in rice have been …

Arsenic (As) pollution, a potential threat for human health, in vegetables is one of the primary
sources of As intake by the human body. In the Pot Experiment, the As content, physiological …

A green house experiment was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of soil application of
selenium (Se) in modulating metabolic changes in rice under arsenic (As) stress. Rice plants …

Soil contamination with toxic heavy metals (HMs) poses a serious threat to global food
safety, soil ecosystem and human health. The rapid industrialization, urbanization and …

Arsenic (As) is a toxic metalloid associated with various negative human health impacts
including cancer, skin lesions, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. Arsenic …

Arsenic (As) due to its widespread has become a primary concern for sustainable food
production, especially in Southeast Asian countries. In that context, the present review …