The positive function of selenium supplementation on reducing nitrate accumulation in hydroponic lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

High nitrate (NO3−) in vegetables, especially in leaf vegetables poses threaten to human health. Selenium (Se) is an important element for maintaining human health, and exogenous Se application during vegetable and crop production is an effective way to prevent Se deficiency in human bodies. Exogeno...

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Main Authors: Bo LEI, Zhong-hua BIAN, Qi-chang YANG, Jun WANG, Rui-feng CHENG, Kun LI, Wen-ke LIU, Yi ZHANG, Hui FANG, Yun-xin TONG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311917617593