ArticlePlant biotechnology journal2026
Foliar Application of Nano-Selenium Enhances Tea Quality and Selenium Biofortification by Promoting Theanine Synthesis and Nitrogen Metabolism.
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- Cultivar-specific responses to organic selenium treatment in tea plants: insights into selenium metabolism and quality traits.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Article
- Seasonal regulation of selenium biofortification in tea through Se-rich organic fertilizer application.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Article
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Selenium (Se) biofortification improves crops' nutritional value, while nano-selenium (nano-Se) offers enhanced bioavailability over traditional Se fertilisers. The quality of tea (Camellia sinensis) depends critically on nitrogen (N) metabolism and amino acid balance, particularly of theanine. This study assessing growth and quality, elucidating molecular mechanisms and evaluating long-term persistence explored the effects of nano-Se on tea through three different experiments. The results showed that nano-Se significantly increased the chlorophyll content, photosynthetic parameters and non-structural carbohydrates, indicating an enhanced photosynthetic capacity. Nitrogen uptake and metabolism were promoted, along with an increased leaf nitrogen content, NO
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