Biochemical responses of plants

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Therefore, it could be concluded that, the essentiality of Se for higher plants is still unproven, but Se is considered a beneficial nutrient for many plant species. This review focuses on the biochemical responses of plants to Se, the assimilation of Se in plants and possible incorporation into proteins. Molecular approaches to understanding Se toxicity and tolerance have increased the knowledge of mechanisms of action, and the molecular biology of Se in transgenic plants is detailed with special reference to the similarity with sulphur metabolism, S/Se transporters and important assimilation enzymes. 

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