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Intensive Production of Solanum lycopersicum in Soil and Greenhouse
S. lycopersicom plants are one of the most cultivated vegetables, and their fruits are consumed worldwide. The cultivation system can be carried out in soil and hydroponics. Its cultivation in soil must be planned properly. Within this, the selection of the variety of interest, the germination, and care of these stand out. The preparation of the land, plot, or farm, the physical–chemical analysis of the soil for the application of amendments (minerals, compost, and vermicompost). The mechanism of the hydraulic irrigation system for the application of water and nutrients. The mulches system, care, and management of plants during their growth. The application of biostimulants and the frequency of fertigation. In this chapter, we will address interesting topics for the management of high tomato production in greenhouse soil.
Part of the book: Recent Research and Advances in Soilless Culture
Plant-Based Foods Biofortified with Selenium and Their Potential Benefits for Human Health
Selenium (Se) is essential for humans. This element is present in more than 25 proteins related to redox processes, and its deficiency is related to the onset of chronic diseases. One way to incorporate Se into the human diet is by consuming plant foods rich in Se. Crop fortification with Se can be achieved through the agronomic practice of biofortification. This chapter discusses dietary sources of inorganic Se (selenate and selenite), organic Se (selenocysteine, selenomethionine, and methylselenocysteine), and bioactive compounds provided by consuming the edible parts of plants as a result of agronomic biofortification. The benefits to human health from consuming selenium-enriched crops due to their biological functions such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic are also presented. The intake of Se-enriched plant foods is a growing trend. In addition to providing the daily dose of Se, these Se-enriched vegetables are a functional food option that improves human health due to their content of phytochemical compounds.
Part of the book: Selenium and Human Health