Overview

This book covers many facets of plant selenium (Se) accumulation: molecular genetics, biochemistry, physiology, and ecological and evolutionary aspects. Broader impacts and applications of plant Se accumulation also receive attention. Plant Se accumulation is very relevant for environmental and human health. Selenium is both essential at low levels and toxic at high levels, and both Se deficiency and toxicity are problems worldwide. Selenium can positively affect crop productivity and nutritional value. Plants may also be used to clean up excess environmental Se. Selenium in plants has profound ecological impact, and likely contributes to Se movement in ecosystems and global Se cycling. 

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Author:   Elizabeth A.H. Pilon-Smits ,  Lenny H.E. Winkel ,  Zhi-Qing Lin
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
Volume:   11
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9783319858654

ISBN 10:   3319858653
Pages:   324
Publication Date:   18 August 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Multi-Scale Factors and Processes Controlling Selenium Distributions in Soils.- 2. Biochemistry of Plant Selenium Uptake and Metabolism.- 3. Molecular Mechanisms of Selenium Responses and Resistance in Plants.- 4. Mechanisms of Plant Selenium Hyperaccumulation.- 5. Selenium and Algae: Accumulation, Tolerance Mechanisms and Dietary Perspectives.- 6. Bacteria versus Selenium: A View from the Inside Out.- 7. Selenium and the Plant Microbiome.- 8. Selenium Metabolism in Herbivores and Higher Trophic Levels Including Mammals.- 9. The Genetics of Selenium Accumulation by Plants.- 10. Manipulating Selenium Metabolism in Plants: A Simple Twist of Metabolic Fate can Alter Selenium Tolerance and Accumulation.- 11. Ecology of Selenium in Plants.- 12. Evolutionary Aspects of Plant Selenium Accumulation.- 13. Overview of Selenium Deficiency and Toxicity Worldwide: Affected Areas, Selenium-Related Health Issues, and Case Studies.- 14. Selenium Biofortification.- 15. Effects of Selenium on Plant Metabolism and Implications for Crops and Consumers.- 16. Overview and Prospects of Selenium Phytoremediation Approaches.

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