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Selenium accumulation in tomato plants (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill) differs based on application method and form. Selenates increased pulp selenium more than selenites, while Epin growth factor altered distribution patterns.

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  • Agricultural Science
  • Plant Physiology
  • Environmental Chemistry

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  • Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient with a narrow range between deficiency and toxicity.
  • Understanding Se accumulation in crops like tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill) is crucial for both nutritional enhancement and managing potential toxicity.
  • Plant responses to different selenium forms (selenate vs. selenite) and application methods (root vs. extra-root) require detailed investigation.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the differential accumulation patterns of selenium in Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.
  • To compare the effects of selenate (Se+6) and selenite (Se+4) on selenium distribution within plant tissues.
  • To evaluate the influence of the Epin growth factor on selenium uptake and translocation.

Summary:

  • Selenium accumulation in tomato plants showed a general trend towards higher concentrations in the fruit coat.
  • Selenates resulted in greater selenium accumulation in the fruit pulp compared to selenites.
  • The Epin growth factor promoted selenium accumulation in the pulp, while reducing it in other tissues; combined with sodium selenate, it enhanced fruit coat and root selenium levels.

Impact:

  • Provides insights into optimizing selenium biofortification strategies in tomato cultivation.
  • Highlights the role of selenium speciation and growth regulators in plant micronutrient management.
  • Contributes to understanding plant defense mechanisms, particularly the 'boundary effect' of selenium as an antioxidant.