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Plant's Selenium Secrets Could Combat Global Deficiencies

3/6/2025

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Stanleya pinnata, a remarkable plant from the Rocky Mountains, creates a "death zone" by accumulating selenium. Researchers, led by Antony van der Ent, are harnessing its genes to biofortify crops, potentially combating selenium deficiencies for one billion people worldwide. Meanwhile, China is pushing forward with selenium research to improve food nutrition in the face of climate change.

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Story summary

Stanleya pinnata, a remarkable plant from the Rocky Mountains, creates a "death zone" by accumulating selenium. Researchers, led by Antony van der Ent, are harnessing its genes to biofortify crops, potentially combating selenium deficiencies for one billion people worldwide. Meanwhile, China is pushing forward with selenium research to improve food nutrition in the face of climate change.