Effects of exogenous selenium on physiological characteristics and cadmium accumulation in
Li C, Jiang N, Yang X, Jia C, Liu C
Phytoremediation
PubMedVegetables grown in cadmium-contaminated soil near industrial areas or heavily fertilized farmland can quietly accumulate that metal into the food on your plate, and selenium applications may offer a practical way to reduce that risk.
Cadmium is a harmful metal that can sneak into plants through the soil and slow their growth. Scientists tested whether adding selenium — a natural element that plants and people need in small amounts — could help. They found that selenium treatment improved the plants' health and reduced how much cadmium ended up stored inside them.
Key Findings
Exogenous selenium application reduced cadmium accumulation in plant tissues compared to untreated controls
Selenium treatment improved physiological characteristics of cadmium-stressed plants, indicating a protective effect on growth and function
The study demonstrates a potential low-cost, soil-amendment strategy for managing cadmium uptake in crops grown on contaminated land
chevron_right Technical Summary
Adding selenium to soil can reduce how much cadmium — a toxic heavy metal found in contaminated soils — builds up inside plants, while also helping plants grow better under that stress.
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Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal that inhibits plant growth by entering
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