Methods for accumulating selenium in edible brassica
US6958435B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01H3/04
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of producing edible Brassica plants capable of accumulating significant concentrations of selenium in edible portions of the plant. Edible Brassica plants were grown in an environment containing selenium, the plants were cultivated under conditions that allow enhanced uptake of the metal into edible portions of the plants, wherein the concentration of selenium accumulated in the edible portions of the plant is higher than the concentration of selenium in the environment. The plants are then harvested for further use.
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