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Effects of exogenous selenium on physiological characteristics and cadmium accumulation in

Li C, Jiang N, Yang X, Jia C, Liu C

Phytoremediation

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Vegetables 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

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Exogenous selenium application reduced cadmium accumulation in plant tissues compared to untreated controls

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Selenium treatment improved physiological characteristics of cadmium-stressed plants, indicating a protective effect on growth and function

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The study demonstrates a potential low-cost, soil-amendment strategy for managing cadmium uptake in crops grown on contaminated land

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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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