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All lupin species showed a linear increase in grain Se concentration with increasing Se doses.

Taxon: lupinLupinuse4
Treatment: increasing Se dosese3
Outcome: grain Se concentratione3
Direction: linear increasee3

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“All species showed a linear increase in grain Se concentration with increasing Se doses, with L. luteus exhibiting the highest accumulation”
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“Lupin is gaining increasing attention in Europe”
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Boosting protein crops in Europe: enhancing lupin nutritional value through selenium biofortification

Javier Matías; María José Lozano; María José Rodríguez; et al. Frontiers in Agronomy 2026. doi:10.3389/fagro.2026.1822863

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Intervention effect Selenium application significantly increased Se accumulation in lupin grains.
Intervention effect Selenium application did not affect lupin grain yield or nutritional composition.
Association Grain yield and nutritional composition of lupin were mainly influenced by season and genotype.
Observation L. luteus showed the highest grain Se accumulation among the lupin species.
Observation L. albus achieved the highest average grain yield, 2036.3 kg ha -1.
Observation L. angustifolius had an average grain yield of 1039.0 kg ha -1.
Observation L. luteus had an average grain yield of 642.3 kg ha -1.
Observation L. luteus showed the highest protein content, 48.4%.
Observation L. albus had a protein content of 42.8%.
Observation L. angustifolius had a protein content of 29.8%.
Observation Selenium enrichment of lupin grains through agronomic biofortification is feasible.
Recommendation Lupins have potential as alternative protein crops in Europe.

Mechanismhypothesisoriginal resultpositivemeasured

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High S may increase tolerance to high Se through reduced Se accumulation.

Taxon: garlic plantsAllium sativumt0
Treatment: A high S levele0
Outcome: tolerance to high Se concentrationse0
Qualifier: reducing Se accumulation in plantse0

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“A high S level may increase tolerance to high Se concentrations through reducing Se accumulation in plants”
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“garlic plants”
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Title

Effects of selenium and sulfur on antioxidants and physiological parameters of garlic plants during senescence

Cheng; Bo Bo; Lian; et al. 农业科学学报：英文版 2016

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Intervention effect Low Se at low S increased fresh weight yield by 12.0%.
Intervention effect Low Se at low S increased dry weight yield by 13.7%.
Intervention effect Chlorophyll concentration decreased under low Se and low S.
Intervention effect Se treatment lowered lipid peroxidation.
Intervention effect Se treatment increased glut athione peroxidase and catalase activities.
Intervention effect Se treatment lowered superoxide dismutase activity.
Intervention effect S affected Fv/Fm more strongly than Se.
Intervention effect S affected proline content more strongly than Se.
Mechanism Authors conclude Se delays senescence by alleviating peroxide stress.
Observation High Se can be toxic.

Intervention effectauthor interpretationoriginal resultpositivemeasured

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Incorporation of plant materials may increase Se concentrations in plants.

Taxon: vegetablest0
Treatment: incorporation of plant materialse0
Outcome: Se concentrationse0
Direction: increasee0
Qualifier: maye0

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“incorporation of plant materials may increase Se concentrations in plants”
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“vegetables”
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Title

The effects of cropping systems on selenium and glucosinolate concentrations in vegetables

Eleftheria Stavridou Organic Eprints (International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems, and Research Institute of Organic Agriculture) 2011

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Intervention effect Catch crops did not reduce Se leaching.
Intervention effect Intercropping may increase glucosinolate concentrations in plants, depending on species selection and design.
Recommendation The authors recommend careful species selection and intercropping design to ensure development of both species.

Mechanismhypothesisoriginal resultpositivebasis n/a

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A high S level may increase garlic tolerance to high Se concentrations by reducing Se accumulation in the plants.

Taxon: garlicAllium sativumt0
Treatment: A high S levele0
Outcome: tolerance to high Se concentrationse0
Qualifier: reducing Se accumulation in plantse0

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“garlic plants”
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“A high S level may increase tolerance to high Se concentrations through reducing Se accumulation in plants”
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Effects of selenium and sulfur on antioxidants and physiological parameters of garlic plants during senescence

Bo CHENG; Hai-feng LIAN; Ying-ying LIU; et al. Journal of Integrative Agriculture 2016. doi:10.1016/s2095-3119(15)61201-1

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Intervention effect Garlic plants grown under a low Se dose at low S level had a 12.0% higher fresh weight yield than the controls.
Intervention effect Garlic plants grown under a low Se dose at low S level had a 13.7% higher dry weight yield than the controls.
Intervention effect Chlorophyll concentration decreased in garlic plants grown under the low Se dose at low S level.
Intervention effect Se-treated garlic plants showed lower lipid peroxidation than control plants.
Intervention effect Se-treated garlic plants showed higher activities of glutathione peroxidase and catalase.
Intervention effect Se-treated garlic plants showed lower superoxide dismutase activities.
Intervention effect Changes in Fv/Fm values and proline contents in garlic were affected more strongly by S than by Se.
Mechanism The authors conclude that Se delays senescence in garlic seedlings by alleviating peroxide stress.
Intervention effect Se can be toxic to garlic at high levels.

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Preharvest Se sprays with or without CaCl 2 can be recommended to biofortify sweet cherry fruit with Se and increase fruit SSC in low-Se soils.

Taxon: sweet cherryPrunus aviume6
Outcome: preharvest Se sprayse7

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“preharvest Se sprays with or without CaCl 2 can be recommended to biofortify the fruit with Se and increase SSC in the fruit”
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“In sweet cherry orchards, at least for the ‘Burlat’ variety, grown in low Se soils”
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Title

Responses of ‘Burlat’ Sweet Cherry Trees to Selenium Fertilisation under Low Soil Selenium Conditions

Paweł Wójcik Journal of soil science and plant nutrition 2024. doi:10.1007/s42729-024-02119-8

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Intervention effect Leaves of Se-fertilised sweet cherry trees contained more Se.
Intervention effect Leaves of Se-fertilised sweet cherry trees had enhanced SPAD readings.
Intervention effect Se treatments did not affect tree growth and fruit yield of sweet cherry.
Intervention effect Fruit from sweet cherry trees sprayed with Se and CaCl 2 had 15-fold higher Se concentration than control fruit.
Intervention effect Fruit from sweet cherry trees sprayed with Se alone had 12-fold higher Se concentration than control fruit.
Intervention effect Fruit from sweet cherry trees supplied with Se to the soil had 8-fold higher Se concentration than control fruit.
Intervention effect Se treatments did not affect fruit size of sweet cherry.
Intervention effect Se treatments did not affect fruit acidity or soluble solids concentration of sweet cherry.
Intervention effect Combined sprays of Se and CaCl 2 decreased the incidence of rain-induced fruit cracking in sweet cherry.
Intervention effect None of the tested Se treatments caused leaf injuries in sweet cherry.

Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultpositivesignificant (as stated)measured

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Inoculated, Se-treated wheat plants showed a significant increase in acid phosphatase activity.

Taxon: WheatTriticum aestivumt0
Treatment: Inoculated Se-treatede1
Outcome: acid phosphatase activitye1
Direction: increasee1

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“Wheat (Triticum aestivumL.)”
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“Inoculated Se-treated plants showed a significant increase in acid phosphatase activity”
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Title

Microbial-enhanced Selenium and Iron Biofortification of Wheat (Triticum aestivumL.) - Applications in Phytoremediation and Biofortification

Muhammad Yasin; Ali Farag El-Mehdawi; Aneela Anwar; et al. International Journal of Phytoremediation 2014. doi:10.1080/15226514.2014.922920

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Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultpositivesignificant (as stated)measured

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Se-Zn application increased alfalfa Se content and accumulation.

Taxon: alfalfaMedicago sativae0
Treatment: Se-Zne0
Outcome: alfalfa Se and Zn content and accumulatione0
Direction: increasee0

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“Applying Se-Zn or FA all could significantly increase the alfalfa Se and Zn content and accumulation.”
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Title

Effects of Se-Zn and fulvic acid combined application on nutrient component and amino acids formation of alfalfa

Tian Chun-l Acta Pratacultural Science 2014

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Intervention effect NPK+FA+Zn+Se produced the highest alfalfa herbage yield, 16.28t/hm2, 42.43% above CK.
Intervention effect FA application increased alfalfa Se and Zn content and accumulation.
Intervention effect Combined Se-Zn and FA increased alfalfa crude protein and crude ash content.
Intervention effect Combined Se-Zn and FA had no significant effect on crude fat, crude fiber or non-nitrogen extract content.
Intervention effect Combined Se-Zn and FA increased total amino acids, Val and Leu content.
Intervention effect Combined Se-Zn and FA increased Lys, Asp and Arg content.
Intervention effect Combined Se-Zn and FA increased His and Tyr content.
Intervention effect Combined application had less apparent effects on other amino acids.

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Se NPs increase carotenoid content in Chinese cabbage by 21%.

Taxon: Chinese cabbageBrassica rapa subsp. pekinensise0
Treatment: Se NPse0
Outcome: carotenoid contente0
Direction: increasinge0
Value: 21%e0

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“Se NPs reduce chlorophyll degradation in Chinese cabbage while increasing carotenoid content by 21%”
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Title

Multidimensional Regulation Mechanism and Research Progress of Nanofertilizers on Vegetable Quality

Qian Qin; QuanLong Wang; Muhammad Adeel; et al. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2026. doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.5c11405

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Intervention effect Nanofertilizers protect photosynthetic systems in vegetables.
Intervention effect Se NPs reduce chlorophyll degradation in Chinese cabbage.
Intervention effect Nanofertilizers enhance antioxidant capacity.
Intervention effect Nanofertilizers reduce malondialdehyde accumulation by over 50%.
Intervention effect Nanofertilizers promote vitamin synthesis in vegetables.
Intervention effect Zinc oxide NPs increase vitamin C in tomatoes by 28%.
Intervention effect Nanofertilizers improve micronutrient levels in vegetables.
Intervention effect Postharvest nanofertilizer applications inhibit microbial growth.
Intervention effect Postharvest nanofertilizer applications delay vegetable ripening.
Intervention effect Postharvest nanofertilizer applications extend shelf life by 30 to 50%.
Recommendation The authors recommend smart-responsive nanofertilizers integrated with precision agriculture to reduce fertilizer inputs by 20 to 30% while increasing yields.

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The authors recommend foliar Zn-Se application to increase essential micronutrients in wheat grain.

Taxon: wheatTriticum aestivume0
Outcome: foliar Zn-Se applicatione0

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“Regarding the need to increase concentrations of essential micronutrients in wheat grain, foliar Zn-Se application is a reliable and accepted agricultural practice”
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Foliar Zinc-Selenium and Nitrogen Fertilization Affects Content of Zn, Fe, Se, P, and Cd in Wheat Grain

Zdenko Lončarić; Vladimir Ivezić; Darko Kerovec; et al. Plants 2021. doi:10.3390/plants10081549

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Increase of Se in Moringa oleifera roots is associated with lignin.

Taxon: Moringa oleiferaMoringa oleiferae2
Compound: lignine1
Outcome: increase of See1

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“the increase of Se was related to hemicellulose, protein, polysaccharide and lignin, and the decrease of Cd was related to hemicellulose and protein”
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“were applied to Moringa oleifera grownin soil”
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Soil-applied selenite increases selenium and reduces cadmium in roots of Moringa oleifera

Zhiqiu Fu; Gang Liu; Lijuan Du; et al. Scientific Reports 2020. doi:10.1038/s41598-020-77350-1

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Intervention effect Sodium selenite significantly affected Se and Cd accumulation in Moringa oleifera roots.
Intervention effect Sodium selenite at about 4.0 mg/kg increased Se in Moringa oleifera by 315% compared with the control.
Intervention effect Sodium selenite at about 2.0 mg/kg decreased Cd in Moringa oleifera by 80% compared with the control.
Intervention effect Na2SeO3 treatment changed the carboxylate, phosphate radical and hemicellulose of M. oleifera roots.
Intervention effect Na2SeO3 treatment changed the protein of M. oleifera roots.
Association Increase of Se in Moringa oleifera roots is associated with hemicellulose, protein and polysaccharide.
Association Decrease of Cd in Moringa oleifera roots is associated with hemicellulose and protein.
Recommendation Roots of M. oleifera can be used in Se biofortified products.

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