@Article{phyton.2023.030372,
AUTHOR = {Mojtaba Kordrostami, Ali Akbar Ghasemi-Soloklui, Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Mohammad Golam Mostofa},
TITLE = {Breaking Barriers: Selenium and Silicon-Mediated Strategies for Mitigating Abiotic Stress in Plants},
JOURNAL = {Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany},
VOLUME = {92},
YEAR = {2023},
NUMBER = {9},
PAGES = {2713--2736},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/phyton/v92n9/53613},
ISSN = {1851-5657},
ABSTRACT = {Numerous plant species, particularly those that can accumulate selenium (Se) and silicon (Si), benefit from these
essential micronutrients. Se and Si accumulation in plants profoundly affects several biochemical reactions in
cells. Understanding how plants react to Se/Si enrichment is crucial for ensuring adequate dietary Se/Si intake
for humans and animals and increasing plant tolerance to environmental stressors. Several studies have shown
that Se/Si-enriched plants are more resistant to salinity, drought, extreme temperatures, UV radiation, and excess
metalloids. The interplay between Se/Si in plants is crucial for maintaining growth and development under normal conditions while providing a critical defense mechanism against stressors like heavy metals and drought. Se
and Si commonly stimulate antioxidant defense systems in plants exposed to environmental stressors, but the
involved mechanisms are complex and not well understood. To ensure the positive effects of Se/Si fortification
in plants, it is essential to consider the degree of accumulation, the chemical form of Se/Si used, the method
of application, and the likelihood of interaction with other elements. In this review, we will discuss the effects
of Se/Si bio-fortification on plants subjected to abiotic stressors. Plant responses to exogenous Se/Si will also
be reviewed, emphasizing the influences of Se/Si in the modulation of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant
defense mechanisms under various abiotic stress conditions.},
DOI = {10.32604/phyton.2023.030372}
}