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Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)
Status of selenium in soils of middle Gujarat region
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NN Chaudhary, KC Patel and VJ Patel
NN Chaudhary, KC Patel and VJ Patel
Abstract:
Background: Selenium is an essential micronutrient for mammals, birds, fish and many bacteria for their growth and survival. Selenium is an ingredient in many multivitamins and other dietary supplements, including infant formula. The main source of selenium for human food or animal fodder is the soil–plant system. Although Se is not classified as a micronutrient for higher plants, numerous studies have shown that at low concentrations, Se exerts a beneficial effect on growth and stress tolerance of plants by enhancing their antioxidative capacity.
Background: Selenium is an essential micronutrient for mammals, birds, fish and many bacteria for their growth and survival. Selenium is an ingredient in many multivitamins and other dietary supplements, including infant formula. The main source of selenium for human food or animal fodder is the soil–plant system. Although Se is not classified as a micronutrient for higher plants, numerous studies have shown that at low concentrations, Se exerts a beneficial effect on growth and stress tolerance of plants by enhancing their antioxidative capacity.
Method: The survey work was carried out during the month of May-June, 2020. The soil samples were collected particularly from forage grown field of middle Gujarat region. The total 15 soil and fodder plant samples were collected from each district of Anand, Ahmedabad, Mahisagar, Botad, Vadodara, Kheda, Dahod, Panchmahal and Chhotaudepur and nine (9) profile soil sample were also taken from different depths (0-15, 15-30, 30-45, 45-60 and 60-90 cm) from individual district.
Results: The analytical results of soil samples collected during survey work indicated that mean total Se content ranged from 0.13 to 0.42 ppm in forage grown soils of nine districts wherein, minimum value was reported in Ahmedabad district and maximum in Dahod district. The comparison of total Se with ratings, soils categorized under moderate (0.125-0.175 ppm) and high (0.175-3 ppm). The data of soil profile on total Se decreased with increasing depth in all the districts. The surveyed forage crops (135 samples) grouped as per Se content in soil and plant indicated that highest mean Se content observed in sorghum plant (0.98 ppm) and lowest in fodder cowpea (0.32 ppm). Irrespective of forage crops, the overall Se content in forage crops plant ranged from 0.17 to 1.05 with a mean of 0.50 ppm. The total Se in soils indicated that highest mean total Se content was observed in maize (DP) grown soil (0.37 ppm) while lowest in soils of lucerne (0.14 ppm). Irrespective of soils, the overall total Se content in forage grown soils ranged from 0.11 to 0.72 with a mean of 0.27 ppm.
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How to cite this article:
NN Chaudhary, KC Patel, VJ Patel. Status of selenium in soils of middle Gujarat region. Pharma Innovation 2023;12(12):2330-2333.
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- E-ISSN Number: 2277-7695
- P-ISSN Number: 2349-8242
- CODEN Code: PIHNBQ
- ZDB-Number: 2663038-2
- IC Journal ID: 7725
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