Agronomic biofortification of maize and beans in Kenya through selenium fertilization

Deficiency in calcium, zinc, selenium, and iodine remains a major health issue in Africa. A selenium (Se) status survey conducted in central Kenya highlands revealed a high risk of dietary Se deficiency. This study investigates the effect of soil and foliar Se fertilizer application on Se concentrat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Environmental geochemistry and health 2019-12, Vol.41 (6), p.2577-2591
Hauptverfasser:	Ngigi, Peter Biu, Lachat, Carl, Masinde, Peter Wafula, Du Laing, Gijs
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agronomy Aluminum Availability Beans Biofortification - methods Biological fertilization Calcium Corn Dietary intake Earth and Environmental Science Environment Environmental Chemistry Environmental Health Fertilization Fertilizer application Fertilizers Food, Fortified Geochemistry Hydroxyapatite Iodine Iron Kenya Nitrogen Nutrient deficiency Original Paper Phaseolus - chemistry Phosphorus Plant Leaves Public Health Seeds - chemistry Selenic Acid Selenium Selenium - analysis Sodium Sodium selenate Soil Soil - chemistry Soil investigations Soil Science & Conservation Soils Surveying Terrestrial Pollution Zea mays - chemistry Zinc
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