The ionome is defined as the mineral nutrient and trace element composition of an organism
and represents the inorganic component of cellular and organismal systems. Ionomics, the …

▪ Abstract Currently, genetic variation is probably the most important basic resource for plant
biology. In addition to the variation artificially generated by mutants in model plants, naturally …

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 …

Nearly 100 genes and functional polymorphisms underlying natural variation in plant
development and physiology have been identified. In crop plants, these include genes …

The environmental and financial costs of using inorganic phosphate fertilizers to maintain
crop yield and quality are high. Breeding crops that acquire and use phosphorus (P) more …

Abstract Key Message QTLs controlling the concentrations elements in rice grain were
identified in two mapping populations. The QTLs were clustered such that most genomic …

Rice is an important staple food in Asian countries. In rural areas it is also a major source of
micronutrients. Unfortunately, the bioavailability of minerals, eg zinc from rice, is low …

Iron and zinc are 2 important nutrients in the human diet. Their deficiencies in humans lead
to a variety of health‐related problems. Iron and zinc biofortification of cereals is considered …

Background Low phytoavailability of phosphorus (P) limits crop production worldwide.
Increasing seed P content can improve plant establishment and increase yields. This is …

Abstract Phytate (inositol-hexa-phosphate) has an important role in plants but it also may
have anti-nutritional properties in animals and humans. While there is debate within the …