Selenium in plants

Molecular, Physiological, Ecological and Evolutionary Aspects

AvElizabeth A.H. Pilon-Smits,Lenny H.E. Winkel

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

Del i serien Plant Ecophysiology

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Beskrivning

This book covers many facets of plant selenium (Se) accumulation: molecular genetics, biochemistry, physiology, and ecological and evolutionary aspects. Selenium in plants has profound ecological impact, and likely contributes to Se movement in ecosystems and global Se cycling.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-08-18
Mått:155 x 235 x 19 mm
Vikt:517 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Plant Ecophysiology
Antal sidor:324
Förlag:Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN:9783319858654

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Innehållsförteckning

1. Multi-Scale Factors and Processes Controlling Selenium Distributions in Soils.- 2. Biochemistry of Plant Selenium Uptake and Metabolism.- 3. Molecular Mechanisms of Selenium Responses and Resistance in Plants.- 4. Mechanisms of Plant Selenium Hyperaccumulation.- 5. Selenium and Algae: Accumulation, Tolerance Mechanisms and Dietary Perspectives.- 6. Bacteria versus Selenium: A View from the Inside Out.- 7. Selenium and the Plant Microbiome.- 8. Selenium Metabolism in Herbivores and Higher Trophic Levels Including Mammals.- 9. The Genetics of Selenium Accumulation by Plants.- 10. Manipulating Selenium Metabolism in Plants: A Simple Twist of Metabolic Fate can Alter Selenium Tolerance and Accumulation.- 11. Ecology of Selenium in Plants.- 12. Evolutionary Aspects of Plant Selenium Accumulation.- 13. Overview of Selenium Deficiency and Toxicity Worldwide: Affected Areas, Selenium-Related Health Issues, and Case Studies.- 14. Selenium Biofortification.- 15. Effects of Selenium on Plant Metabolism and Implications for Crops and Consumers.- 16. Overview and Prospects of Selenium Phytoremediation Approaches.