Mineral phosphorus (P) fertilizers support high crop yields and contribute to feeding the
teeming global population. However, complex edaphic processes cause P to be …

Plant-based diets in low-income countries (LICs) have a high content of phytic acid (myo-
inositol hexaphosphate [InsP6]) and associated magnesium, potassium, and calcium salts …

The article gives an overview of phytic acid in food and of its significance for human nutrition.
It summarises phytate sources in foods and discusses problems of phytic acid/phytate …

Continued growth and intensification of aquaculture production depends upon the
development of sustainable protein sources to replace fish meal in aquafeeds. This …

Humans require more than 22 mineral elements, which can all be supplied by an
appropriate diet. However, the diets of populations subsisting on cereals, or inhabiting …

Micronutrient malnutrition, the so‐called hidden hunger, affects more than one‐half of the
world's population, especially women and preschool children in developing countries …

Barley is the fourth largest cereal crop in the world. It is mainly used for feeding, beer
production and food. Barley is receiving more attention from both agricultural and food …

About 75% of seed total phosphorus (P) is found in a single compound, phytic acid (myo-
inositol-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-hexakisphosphate or InsP6). Phytic acid is not efficiently utilized by …

One of the greatest challenges is to reduce malnutrition worldwide while promoting
sustainable agricultural and food systems. This is a daunting task due to the constant growth …

A survey of the interactions between phosphorus (P) species and the components of
calcareous soils shows that both surface reactions and precipitation take place, especially in …