Author: Alžbeta Hegedűsová
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2021-04-23
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 3030704866
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Selenium plays a significant role in preventing certain types of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The level of Selenium in the human body depends on its concentration in food. In turn, the content in vegetable crops is a function of the soil-plant system. There are many countries in the world with low Selenium content in the soil. The average daily human intake is thus limited through food chain. Analysis of Selenium status suggests that fortification of the soil substrate with Sodium Selenate, and foliar application to agricultural crops are both effective means of Selenium enrichment. Our intention for this publication is to present the possibilities of augmenting Selenium content by biofortification of soils and plants through differentiated nutrition. In the first part of the monograph, the results of Selenium supplementation in model vegetation experiments are presented. The next part of the monograph presents the results of foliar supplementation of Selenium in field conditions. This book is an outstanding reference source for plant breeders and researchers engaged in biofortification of horticulture crops. It is also beneficial to agricultural companies and other stakeholders.
Author: Elizabeth A.H. Pilon-Smits
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2017-05-10
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 3319562495
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
Author: L. W. Jacobs
Publisher:
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Geochemistry and occurrence of selenium: an overview; Selenium in seleniferous environments; Solubility, speciation, and transformations of selenium in soils; Factors affecting selenium accumulation by agricultural crops; Soil test extractants for predicting selenium in plants; Potential selenium problems in great plains soils; Selenium poisoning in livestock: a review and progress; Bioaccumulation and effects of selenium in wildlife; Element associations in soils of the San Joaquin Valley of California; Mobility and distribution of selenium and alinity in groundwater and soil of drained agricultural fields, Western San Joaquin Valley of California; A screening study of management alternatives for selenium drainage reduction in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
Author: Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2015-02-06
Total Pages: 388
ISBN-13: 3319119060
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Water is the driving force of all nature. This old quote from Leonardo da Vinci reminds us that without water life is simply not possible. As a consequence, water is probably the most important wealth for humanity. In spite of this, drinking water is still polluted by man-made toxicals gathered by waters in soils and the atmosphere. This book presents advanced methods to clean water and air. Chapters also focus on biofuels, greenhouse gases and genetically modified crops.
Author: Alfred Paul Dachnowski-Stokes
Publisher:
Published: 1941
Total Pages: 1240
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Pooja Devi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2021-05-12
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13: 1119693543
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The contamination of environment and water resources by Selenium (Se) and its oxyanions from various sources are emerging contaminants of significant health and environmental concern. The primary sources include agricultural drainage water, mine drainage, residues from fossil fuels, thermoelectric power plants, oil refineries, and metal ores. Various methods and technologies have been developed which focus on the treatment of selenium-containing waters and wastewater. High concentrations of selenium in water cause various adverse impact to human health, such as carcinogenic, genotoxic, and cytotoxic effects. But in the lower concentrations, it is a useful constituent of the biological system. The range between toxicity and deficiency of selenium is minimal (40 to 400 μg per day), due to its dual nature. Selenium Contamination in Water contains the latest status and information on selenium’s origin, its chemistry and its toxicity to humans. The book represents a comprehensive and advanced reference book for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in working in the field of metalloids, in particular selenium. A special emphasis is given on its geological distribution, monitoring techniques, and remedial technologies. As such, the authors critically analyze the various techniques used for the monitoring and removal of selenium from water. Featuring chapters arranged according to the major themes of the latest research, with specific case-studies from industrial experiences of selenium detection and removal, Selenium Contamination in Water will be particularly valued by researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in working in the field of metalloids including selenium.