More than half of the world populations are affected by micronutrient malnutrition and one
third of world's population suffers from anemia and zinc deficiency, particularly in developing …

Phosphorus (P) is primarily stored in the form of phytates in plant seeds, thus being poorly
available for monogastric livestock, such as pigs and poultry. As phytate is a polyanionic …

This new edition provides current information on the nutritional requirements of world crops.
It presents research on the acquisition, accumulation, transport, and functions of chemical …

Common beans are a staple food and the major source of iron for populations in Eastern
Africa and Latin America. Bean iron concentration is high and can be further increased by …

Plant proteins gain increasing interest as part of a sustainable diet. Because plant materials
not only contain protein, they are generally isolated via an energy intensive wet …

The effect of germination conditions on the nutritional benefits of germinated brown rice flour
(GBR) bread has been determined. The proximate composition, phytic acid, in vitro protein …

The nutritional evaluation of the Bambara groundnut Ci12 landrace (Vigna subterranea (L.)
Verdc.) seeds produced in Côte d'Ivoire shows a 19% content of protein, containing all the …

Most of the phosphorus in seeds is accumulated in the form of phytic acid (myo-inositol-1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6-hexa kis phosphate, InsP6). This molecule is a strong chelator of cations important …

Meant for quick retrieval of vital information regarding the management of nutritional issues
in patients with gastroenterological problems--either primary or as the consequence of other …

Pregnancy involves a state of physiological insulin resistance that makes it possible for the
fetus to obtain more nutrients from the mother. When the latter is unable to compensate for …