Selenium is important for humans and plants, and researchers studied how different forms and ways of giving selenium affect rice plants. They found that putting selenium on the roots made the rice plants grow better, handle stress, and have more selenium in them. Using certain types of selenium on the roots increased the amount of good selenium in the leaves, while spraying a different type on the leaves made the seeds have more selenium. Root application of selenium also boosted antioxidants and important nutrients in the rice grains. This study shows that how selenium is given to rice plants can affect their growth, selenium content, and health benefits for people.