Selenium biofortification of pea ( <scp> <i>Pisum sativum</i> </scp> L.) microgreens through seed priming: Effects on agronomic performance and nutritional quality

Se nutripriming enhanced the nutritional quality of pea microgreens but revealed a critical trade-off: although 12-h priming maximized Se uptake and antioxidant properties, it severely reduced agronomic production. Conversely, 6-h priming promoted better biomass yield, although germination remained lower than in the NP control. Therefore, optimizing priming duration is essential to balance the biofortification benefits with overall crop productivity. © 2026 The Author(s). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.