Physiological and genetic control of phytic acid in diverse sets of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Phytic acid (PA) is the main source of phosphorus storage in plants. Since the molecule has a negative charge, it creates complexes with important minerals such as Cu, Zn, Co, Mn, Mg, Fe and Ca. It is therefore regarded as an antinutrient because monogastric animals do not have the necessary enzymes...
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| Format: | Thesis (University of Nottingham only) |
| Language: | English |
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2021
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/64592/ |