Microgreens are a functional food rich in vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties.
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of selenium supplementation (0.1, 0.5, 1, and 10 mg/L) on the growth, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and antioxidant capacity of Vigna radiata microgreens grown under hydroponic conditions. The plants were treated with different selenium concentrations during cultivation, after which plant length and NDVI value were measured. Antioxidant capacity was determined using the DPPH method.
The results showed that selenium supplementation at 0.5 mg/L increased antioxidant capacity and NDVI values, whereas higher concentrations negatively affected growth and antioxidant capacity, confirming the potential of selenium for supplementation of functional foods.
Bučić, Anđela & Dimitrijević, Dunja & Lekić, Stefan & Beškoski, Vladimir & Lugonja, Nikoleta. (2026). EFFECTS OF SELENIUM SUPPLEMENTATION ON GROWTH, NDVI, AND ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY OF Vigna radiata (L.) WILCZEK MICROGREENS. 101-104. 10.68725/FDSQ_WORKSHOP.2026.9.27.
Source: ResearchGate
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Mon 9 Nov 2026