Uses of Selenium Nanoparticles in the Plant Production

Abstract

Plant production today depends on the ability of agriculturists to transport and recycle minerals, particularly those minerals which are nutritionally important to animals and human beings, through various agriculture products. It is important to note that the attenuation of these mineral deposits by green plants, as well as their subsequent role in the production of organic compounds, is fundamental to almost all known forms of life. Selenium (Se) is among those trace mineral which are crucial for the maintenance of plant physiology. The significance, production, and biological effects of this element, as well as its application in sustainable development, are remaining an interesting topic of discussion. Moreover, there has been a huge rise in the potential applications of nanotechnology in the food and agriculture industries. Several studies have been conducted on the various biological activities of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) and their biosynthesis. There is plenty of research performed on the effects of Se in plant nutrition and physiology, but there is a lack of information about the effects of SeNPs in SeNPs toxicity, and other aspects of using SeNPs in agriculture. The current review is focused on recent information related to the effects and fate of SeNPs in agronomy. We also aimed attention at the primary sources and behavior of Se in different environments, such as soil, water, air, and plants. All the data provides an extremely fertile domain for future investigation and research.

Se nanoparticles stabilized with Allamanda cathartica L. flower extract inhibited phytopathogens and promoted mustard growth under salt stress

“…Selenium Nanoparticles (SeNPs) have been proved to be an essential element in human as well as in lower plants such as algae, but in higher plants, though some beneficial activity has been observed still it is not proved to be essential ( Araie and Shiraiwa 2009 ; El-Ramady et al., 2016 ; Sarkar et al., 2021a ). At low concentrations (20–25 mg/L), SeNPs don't have any toxicity in higher plants, in fact, it promotes the growth and productivity of certain crops ( Gudkov et al., 2020 ; Bano et al., 2021 ) and also alleviates environmental stress ( Djanaguiraman et al., 2018 ; Morales-Espinoza et al., 2019 ; Soleymanzadeh et al., 2020 ; Shalaby et al., 2021 ). Other nanoparticles (NPs) such as SiO 2 ( Siddiqui et al., 2014 ), Ag ( Almutairi, 2016 ), ZnO ( Latef et al., 2017 ), TiO 2 ( Khan, 2016 ), CeO 2 ( Rossi et al., 2016 ), Fe 2 O 3 ( Askary et al., 2017 ), K 2 SO 4 ( El-Sharkawy et al., 2017 ), and Cu ( Hernandez-Hernandez et al., 2018 ) also proved to protect various plants from salt stress-induced complications.…”

Effects of foliar application of selenium and potassium-humate on oat growth in Baloza, North Sinai, Egypt

“…Se nanoparticles (SeNPs) affected the growth of groundnut cultivars by altering photosynthetic pigments, total soluble sugars, antioxidant enzymes (ascorbic acid peroxidase, catalase, and peroxidase), phenol content, total flavonoids, and lipid peroxidation. In contrast, sandy soil conditions enhanced plant tolerance after the application of SeNPs as a stressor or a stimulant 4 . Se application also reversed the negative salinity effect on photochemical efficiency 2 .…”

Selenium as an important factor in various disease states - a review

“…Only trace amounts of Se are found in groundwater, while the concentration of Se in seawater can rise dramatically. Se extraction from source rocks and run-off by intensive soil fertilization with combinations heavy in Se compounds are the primary causes of seawater's greater content of Se (Bano et al, 2021[ 5 ]). There is a limit to how much Se can be safely ingested by humans according to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.…”

“…The Korean market has pork and chicken boosted with Se, while eggs fortified with Se are currently available in 25 nations across the world. To fill any micronutrient deficiency and maintain the body's metabolic equilibrium, it is clear that eggs enhanced with Se might be employed as functional meals (Bano et al, 2021[ 5 ]).…”

“…While this is the case, poisoning is more common in foods such as bovine species, sheep and horse species, as well as other plant herbivores that graze on plants with an excess amount of selenium (Loh et al, 2020[ 34 ]). Apart from that, since most plant species have low Se concentrations, save for those that accumulate Se and are not traditionally used as feedstuffs, or those that grow in seleniferous soil, the toxicity of grazing plants is less likely to occur (Bano et al, 2021[ 5 ]). The effects of acute Se poisoning might include brain problems, changes in mental state, gastrointestinal symptoms, breathing signs, hepatocellular necrosis, renal failure, heart attacks, and other cardiac diseases, among other symptoms.…”