Overview

Inositol phosphates are a group of organic compounds found widely in the natural environment. They are important in agriculture because they constitute most of the phosphorus in grain seeds, but they cannot be digested by some animals. As a result, considerable research has been directed towards improving the digestibility of inositol phosphates in animal diets. Inositol phosphates are also abundant in soils and water bodies, yet a clear understanding of their behaviour in the environment remains elusive. This is surprising given the importance of phosphorus in the nutrition of both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Written by leading experts, this book brings together critical reviews on inositol phosphates in agriculture, ecology, and the environment. The sixteen chapters cover a diverse range of topics, including the synthesis and hydrolysis of inositol phosphates, their role in animal nutrition, and their fate in soils and aquatic ecosystems. It will prove valuable to a wide readership in the agricultural and biological sciences, and will serve as a unique reference source on this emerging topic.

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Author:   Benjamin Turner (Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Republic of Panama) ,  Alan Richardson (CSIRO, Plant Industry, Australia) ,  Edward Mullaney (USDA, New Orleans, USA) ,  Alan Richardson (CSIRO, Plant Industry, Australia)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.826kg
ISBN:  

9781845931520

ISBN 10:   1845931521
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   01 December 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: Nomenclature and Terminology of Inositol Phosphates: Clarification and a Glossary of Terms 2: Identification of Inositol Phosphates by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: Unravelling Structural Diversity 3: High-performance Chromatographic Separations of Inositol Phosphates and Their Detection by Mass Spectrometry 4: Origins and Biochemical Transformations of Inositol Stereoisomers and Their Phosphorylated Derivatives in Soil 5: Isolation and Assessment of Microorganisms That Utilize Phytate 6: Phytate-degrading Enzymes: Regulation of Synthesis in Microorganisms and Plants 7: Phytases: Attributes, Catalytic Mechanisms and Applications 8: Seed Phosphorus and the Development of Low-phytate Crops 9: Phytase and Inositol Phosphates in Animal Nutrition: Dietary Manipulation and Phosphorus Excretion by Animals 10: Environmental Implications of Inositol Phosphates in Animal Manures 11: Ligand Effects on Inositol Phosphate Solubility and Bioavailability in Animal Manures 12: Inositol Phosphates in Soil: Amounts, Forms and Significance of the Phosphorylated Inositol Stereoisomers 13: Abiotic Reactions of Inositol Phosphates in Soil 14: Interactions Between Phytases and Soil Constituents: Implications for the Hydrolysis of Inositol Phosphates 15: Plant Utilization of Inositol Phosphates 16: Inositol Phosphates in Aquatic Systems

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