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Managing the Selenium Content in Soils in Semiarid Environments through the Recycling of Organic Matter
Joint Authors
García Moreno, Rosario
Crawford, John W.
Díaz Álvarez, María Cruz
Burdock, R.
Source
Applied and Environmental Soil Science
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Earth Science , Water and Environment
Abstract EN
Around 30% of the world’s population suffers from either a lack of one or more essential micronutrients, or the overconsumption of these minerals, which causes toxicity.
Selenium (Se) is a particularly important micronutrient component of the diet with a well-documented and wide-ranging role in maintaining health.
However, this important micronutrient can be lacking because soil and crop management are focused on high yields to the detriment of the quality of crops required to ensure a healthy human diet.
Currently around 15% of the global population has selenium deficiency.
This paper focuses on Se availability in semiarid soils and how micronutrients can be effectively managed through the recycling of organic matter.
Because many mineral reserves are being exploited unsustainably, we review the advantages of using organic by-products for the management of the biofortification of Se in crops.
This type of practice is particularly useful in arid and semiarid environments because organic matter acts as a reservoir for Se, preventing bioaccumulation and leaching.
There are also potential local economic benefits from using organic by-products, such as manures and sewage sludge.
American Psychological Association (APA)
García Moreno, Rosario& Burdock, R.& Díaz Álvarez, María Cruz& Crawford, John W.. 2013. Managing the Selenium Content in Soils in Semiarid Environments through the Recycling of Organic Matter. Applied and Environmental Soil Science،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460186
Modern Language Association (MLA)
García Moreno, Rosario…[et al.]. Managing the Selenium Content in Soils in Semiarid Environments through the Recycling of Organic Matter. Applied and Environmental Soil Science No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460186
American Medical Association (AMA)
García Moreno, Rosario& Burdock, R.& Díaz Álvarez, María Cruz& Crawford, John W.. Managing the Selenium Content in Soils in Semiarid Environments through the Recycling of Organic Matter. Applied and Environmental Soil Science. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460186
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460186