Selenium Biology in Plants

Dear Colleagues,

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for humans and animals, and more than 40 types of diseases have been found to be associated with Se deficiency. Plants are the main source of dietary Se, and while low doses protect plants from a variety of abiotic stresses such as metal stress, high doses of Se pose risks to plant survival. Therefore, important insights are needed to understand the mechanisms of the utilization and metabolism of the chemical form of Se in plants and its bioactivity in plants. Further, it is also critical to evaluate the impact of Se accumulation in plants and its effect on the health of humans and environmental health. This Special Issue will focus on all aspects involving both plants and Se.

The main topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• Collection and characterization of plant genetic resources, including species and genes, in various responses to Se;
• Chemical forms of Se in plants, involving Se-protein, Se-polysaccharide, and so on, as well as their bio-functions;
• Mechanisms of the absorption, transport, distribution, accumulation, and efflux of Se in plants;
• New approaches to the quantification and characterization of Se in plants;
• Health effect of plant-based food Se supplements on humans and animals;
• Environmental impact of Se in soil and water and phyto/bioremediation approaches to address environmental concerns. 

Prof. Dr. Om Parkash Dhankher
Dr. Lei Mei
Dr. Mummand Khan Daud
Prof. Dr. Rudro Deo Tripathi
Dr. Fangbin Cao
Guest Editors

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