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 …

Rice is one of the principal staple foods, essential for safeguarding the global food and
nutritional security, but due to different natural and anthropogenic sources, it also acts as …

This paper reviewed the Se in the environment (including total Se in soil, water, plants, and
food), the daily Se intake and Se content in human hair were also examined to elucidate Se …

Selenium (Se) is an essential element for humans and animals and its deficiency in the diet
is a global problem. Crop plants are the main source of Se for consumers. Therefore, there is …

Abstract Background Selenium (Se) is an essential mineral element for animals and
humans, which they acquire largely from plants. The Se concentration in edible plants is …

Rice grains typically contain high levels of toxic arsenic but low levels of the essential
micronutrient selenium. Anthropogenic arsenic contamination of paddy soils exacerbates …

The biological activity of selenium is dependent upon its speciation. We aim to integrate
selenium speciation and metabolism into a discussion of the mechanisms by which …

This review covers current knowledge of selenium in the environment, dietary intakes,
metabolism and status, functions in the body, thyroid hormone metabolism, antioxidant …

The bioavailability of selenium (Se) in soil partly determines Se deficiency in human health.
Soil organic matter (OM) is an important soil component that controls Se bioavailability …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans and animals. Its necessity for plants
is still under examination. Due to the contradictory nature of Se and its significance, it has …