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- The study evaluated how different concentrations of selenium (Se) and sulfur (S) affect glucosinolates (GSs) and isothiocyanates (ITCs) in two plant species.
- Results showed that increasing Se levels led to a significant decrease in both GSs and ITCs in Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica oleracea leaf tissues.
- However, it was found that GS levels remained high at Se concentrations up to 0.8 mg L(-1), suggesting it's possible to enhance Se in plants for dietary benefits without lowering GS levels.
Article Abstract
This study investigated the impact of Se on glucosinolates (GSs) and isothiocyanates (ITCs). Plants of Arabidopsis thaliana cv. Columbia and a rapid-cycling base population of Brassica oleracea were grown hydroponically under different Se and S concentrations. The objective was to determine the effects of increasing Se and S concentrations on the GSs and ITCs. The results indicate that S and Se concentrations increased in A. thaliana and B. oleracea leaf tissue in response to increasing Se treatments. Aliphatic and total GSs decreased significantly (P ≤ 0.001) from 0.0 to 3.2 mg Se L(-1) in B. oleracea and A. thaliana leaf tissues. Consequently, aliphatic and total ITCs decreased significantly (P ≤ 0.001) from 0.0 to 3.2 mg Se L(-1) in B. oleracea and A. thaliana leaf tissues. Data demonstrate that high levels of anticarcinogenic GSs can be maintained as the Se concentration is increased to 0.8 mg L(-1). Thus, it is feasible to increase Se to beneficial dietary levels without compromising GS concentrations.
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