Selenium biofortification of microgreens: Influence on phytochemicals, pigments and nutrients.
Plant Physiol Biochem
; 206: 108283, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. sabellica L.), kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea L. var. gongylodes L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv. Bancal) microgreens were cultivated in presence of selenium 20 µmol L-1 as sodium selenite and sodium selenate mixture. The influence of this biofortification process was evaluated in terms of biomass production, total Se, macro- and micronutrients concentration, polyphenols, antioxidant activity, chlorophylls and carotenoids levels and total soluble proteins content. The results obtained have shown a significant concentration of total Se in the biofortified microgreens of kale (133 µg Se·g-1 DW) and kohlrabi (127 µg Se·g-1 DW) higher than that obtained for wheat (28 µg Se·g-1 DW). The Se uptake in all the species did not produce oxidative damage to the plants reflected in the bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity or pigments concentration. These Se-enriched microgreens may contribute to the recommended intake of this nutrient in human diet as to overcome Se-deficiency.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Selênio
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Brassica
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Plant Physiol Biochem
Assunto da revista:
BIOQUIMICA
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BOTANICA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Cuba
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França