| Selenium in Plants: Molecular, Physiological, Ecological and Evolutionary Aspects 2017 Edition Contributor(s): Pilon-Smits, Elizabeth A. H. (Editor), Winkel, Lenny H. E. (Editor), Lin, Zhi-Qing (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319562487 ISBN-13: 9783319562483 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Science | Life Sciences - Botany - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry |
| Dewey: 571.2 |
| Series: Plant Ecophysiology |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.44 lbs) 324 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book covers many facets of plant selenium (Se) accumulation: molecular genetics, biochemistry, physiology, and ecological and evolutionary aspects. Broader impacts and applications of plant Se accumulation also receive attention. Plant Se accumulation is very relevant for environmental and human health. Selenium is both essential at low levels and toxic at high levels, and both Se deficiency and toxicity are problems worldwide. Selenium can positively affect crop productivity and nutritional value. Plants may also be used to clean up excess environmental Se. Selenium in plants has profound ecological impact, and likely contributes to Se movement in ecosystems and global Se cycling. |