selenium into their aerial parts. They not only are able to tolerate high levels of selenium in their bodies, but also actively seek out selenium in soil. This is believed to work as a defense against herbivores and pathogens, as these other organisms do not have the same level of resistance to selenium toxicity. This may also have an allelopathic effect against competing plants.

In human diet

Dietary recommendations

The US Institute of Medicine (IOM) updated Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) and Recommended Dietary

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