The essentiality of selenium for humans, animals, and plants, and the role of selenium in plant metabolism and physiology
After its discovery, selenium was most noted for its harmful effects. Selenium was the first element identified to occur in native vegetation at levels toxic to animals. Poisoning of animals can occur through consumption of plants containing toxic levels of selenium. Livestock consuming excessive am...
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| Language: | English |
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2017-10-01
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| Series: | Acta Universitatis Sapientiae: Alimentaria |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/ausal-2017-0005 |