Tejo Prakash Nagaraja

Abstract The present study investigated the diversity of endophytic bacteria associated with the roots of maize plants cultivated in seleniferous and non-seleniferous soils. Distinct taxonomic variations were observed between the two soils, with Proteobacteria emerging as the dominant phylum in roots from seleniferous soils.

Selenium (Se) is an essential dietary supplement that resolves inflammatory responses and offers anti-oxidant cytoprotection. In this study, we present data on the cytoprotective effect of Se-rich mustard protein isolated from mustard cultivated in seleniferous soils in Punjab, India. The concentration of total Se in mustard seed, oil free mustard cake, and mustard protein were 110.0 ± 3.04, 143.0 ± 5.18 and 582.3 ± 6.23 µg/g, respectively.