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Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans and animals; its crucial role makes it relevant in the path towards sustainable agriculture and closely related to SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger) and 3 (Good Health and Well-being). This chapter explores the multifaceted benefits of Se, including biofortification contributions to food security, enhancing crop resilience against abiotic stresses, and addressing micronutrient deficiencies that impact global health. The key findings will highlight the dual functionality of Se as a vital micronutrient and an agricultural enhancer, particularly in regions with Se-deficient soils. This chapter further discusses policy recommendations for the promotion of Se bioavailability through agronomic and genetic biofortification, in an environmentally sustainable manner. In this regard, cross-disciplinary approaches, incorporation of Se research into public health and agricultural policies, and innovative techniques can be effectively used to overcome food insecurity, malnutrition, and health inequities. This assessment underlines the potential of Se to bridge agriculture and health, offering a robust strategy for advancing sustainable development and resilience in food systems.

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Selenium in Sustainable Agriculture: Bridging Food Security and Health for Achieving SDG 2 and SDG 3

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    2025年

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  • Sudip Sengupta,
  • Soham Hazra,
  • Siddhartha Mukherjee,
  • Bipradeep Mondal,
  • Subhadwip Ghorai,
  • Ankur Mukhopadhyay,
  • Parijat De,
  • Suvojit Bose,
  • Sharmistha Majumder,
  • Debadrita Das,
  • Archita Dey,
  • Tarit Roychowdhury

摘要

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans and animals; its crucial role makes it relevant in the path towards sustainable agriculture and closely related to SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger) and 3 (Good Health and Well-being). This chapter explores the multifaceted benefits of Se, including biofortification contributions to food security, enhancing crop resilience against abiotic stresses, and addressing micronutrient deficiencies that impact global health. The key findings will highlight the dual functionality of Se as a vital micronutrient and an agricultural enhancer, particularly in regions with Se-deficient soils. This chapter further discusses policy recommendations for the promotion of Se bioavailability through agronomic and genetic biofortification, in an environmentally sustainable manner. In this regard, cross-disciplinary approaches, incorporation of Se research into public health and agricultural policies, and innovative techniques can be effectively used to overcome food insecurity, malnutrition, and health inequities. This assessment underlines the potential of Se to bridge agriculture and health, offering a robust strategy for advancing sustainable development and resilience in food systems.