Editorial: Selenium in soil-plant-animal systems and its essential role for human health

Authors: Banuelos, Gary; LIN, ZHIQING - Southern University; CATON, JOEL - North Dakota State University

Submitted to: Frontiers in Plant Science
Publication Type: Review Article
Publication Acceptance Date: 7/21/2023
Publication Date: 7/27/2023
Citation: Banuelos, G.S., Lin, Z., Caton, J. 2023. Editorial: Selenium in soil-plant-animal systems and its essential role for human health. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14. Article 1237646. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1237646.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1237646

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: The biological importance of selenium (Se) has been firmly established by scientists for its essential roles in various molecular, biochemical, antioxidant and physiological mechanisms needed to protect plant, animal, and human health. In this regard, Frontiers of Plant Science invited selenium experts, including ARS and University personnel, to prepare an editorial review on a collection of original manuscripts describing both the role that Se plays in food chains and its effects on animal, human, and environmental health. The review briefly highlights the different but interrelated research topics involving physiochemical behaviors of Se, bioavailability and plant uptake of Se, Se- biofortification strategies and the role of Se in physiological responses, plant genetics, molecular and microbiological activities, and selenium’s effects on animal and reproductive health. The review outlines the multi-faceted research approaches that have been published in Frontiers in Plant Science (https://www.frontiersin.org/research- topics/26102/selenium-in-soil-plant-animal-systems-and-its-essential-role-for- human-health) on selenium’s influence on the human and biological environment.