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Selenium in plants

Molecular, Physiological, Ecological and Evolutionary Aspects

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Editors:
  1. Elizabeth A.H. Pilon-Smits

    1. Department of Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA

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  2. Lenny H.E. Winkel

    1. Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

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  3. Zhi-Qing Lin

    1. Environmental Sciences Program and Department of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, USA

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  • igger selenium picture
  • This book will be of interest to the diverse selenium research community, managers and inhabitants of seleniferous areas, and anyone who is interested in learning about this interesting and important element
  • Relative to other books about selenium, this volume stands out in its scope. It strives to put plant selenium accumulation in the broadest possible context, including its relevance for global Se cycling, movement of Se in the food chain, and importance for human and environmental health. At the same time, the book thoroughly covers the molecular mechanisms of Se metabolism in plants, and includes succinct overviews of Se transformations in bacteria, algae and mammals, including health aspects in humans
  • Relative to other books about selenium, which often consist of a series of chapters that are not necessarily meant to complement one another, this book strives to form a coherent story, each chapter contributing a facet of the fascinating b

Part of the book series: Plant Ecophysiology (KLEC, volume 11)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Selenium Distribution, Bioavailability and Metabolism in Plants

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Multi-scale Factors and Processes Controlling Selenium Distributions in Soils

      • Gerrad D. Jones, Lenny H. E. Winkel
      Pages 3-20

    3. Biochemistry of Plant Selenium Uptake and Metabolism

      • Zackary Guignardi, Michela Schiavon
      Pages 21-34

    4. Molecular Mechanisms of Selenium Responses and Resistance in Plants

      • Masanori Tamaoki, Akiko Maruyama-Nakashita
      Pages 35-51

    5. Mechanisms of Plant Selenium Hyperaccumulation

      • Elizabeth A. H. Pilon-Smits
      Pages 53-66

  3. Selenium Metabolism in Non-plant Organisms – Influence on Se Fluxes in Ecosystems and Relevance for Human Health

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67
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    2. Selenium and Algae: Accumulation, Tolerance Mechanisms and Dietary Perspectives

      • Michela Schiavon, Francesca Dalla Vecchia
      Pages 69-77

    3. Bacteria Versus Selenium: A View from the Inside Out

      • Lucian C. Staicu, Ronald S. Oremland, Ryuta Tobe, Hisaaki Mihara
      Pages 79-108

    4. Selenium and the Plant Microbiome

      • Alyssa T. Cochran
      Pages 109-121

    5. Selenium Metabolism in Herbivores and Higher Trophic Levels Including Mammals

      • Lutz Schomburg, Elias S. J. Arnér
      Pages 123-139

  4. Genetic, Evolutionary and Ecological Aspects of Plant Se Accumulation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 141-141
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    2. The Genetics of Selenium Accumulation by Plants

      • Philip J. White
      Pages 143-163

    3. Manipulating Selenium Metabolism in Plants: A Simple Twist of Metabolic Fate Can Alter Selenium Tolerance and Accumulation

      • Doug Van Hoewyk, Ozgur Çakir
      Pages 165-176

    4. Ecology of Selenium in Plants

      • Colin F. Quinn, Ali F. El Mehdawi, Elizabeth A. H. Pilon-Smits
      Pages 177-188

    5. Evolutionary Aspects of Plant Selenium Accumulation

      • R. Jason B. Reynolds, Jennifer J. Cappa, Elizabeth A. H. Pilon-Smits
      Pages 189-205

  5. The Societal Relevance of Se for Human and Environmental Health: Biofortification and Phytoremediation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 207-207
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    2. Overview of Selenium Deficiency and Toxicity Worldwide: Affected Areas, Selenium-Related Health Issues, and Case Studies

      • André Rodrigues dos Reis, Hassan El-Ramady, Elcio Ferreira Santos, Priscila Lupino Gratão, Lutz Schomburg
      Pages 209-230

    3. Selenium Biofortification

      • Gary S. Bañuelos, Zhi-Qing Lin, Martin Broadley
      Pages 231-255

    4. Effects of Selenium on Plant Metabolism and Implications for Crops and Consumers

      • Michela Schiavon, Leonardo Warzea Lima, Ying Jiang, Malcolm J. Hawkesford
      Pages 257-275
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About this book

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. 



Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA

    Elizabeth A.H. Pilon-Smits

  • Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

    Lenny H.E. Winkel

  • Environmental Sciences Program and Department of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, USA

    Zhi-Qing Lin

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Selenium in plants

  • Book Subtitle: Molecular, Physiological, Ecological and Evolutionary Aspects

  • Editors: Elizabeth A.H. Pilon-Smits, Lenny H.E. Winkel, Zhi-Qing Lin

  • Series Title: Plant Ecophysiology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56249-0

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-56248-3Published: 18 May 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-85865-4Published: 18 August 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-56249-0Published: 10 May 2017

  • Series ISSN: 1572-5561

  • Series E-ISSN: 2405-4321

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 324

  • Number of Illustrations: 32 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Plant Ecology, Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry

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