Phytic acid or phytate is abundant in many seeds and fruits, where it
represents the major storage form of phosphorus (P) in plants and
contributes significantly to total seed P. Phytic acid occurs also in
other plant organs. Each of this chapters addresses different aspects of
the main question: Does phytic acid occur in green leaves and what are
its possible functions? All the chapters underwent the review process
for assuring scientific accuracy and includes all the necessary
information regarding the phytic acid plays an important ecological role
in leaves as it is stored first, and then remobilized and recycled
during the season. This book is an excellent and comprehensive reference
material for phytate in leaves. Biologist, Ecologist, Agriculturists,
post-graduate students of agricultural and environmental and the general
public. This book covers different sets of depth knowledge about phytate
in leaves written in a systematic and comprehensive manner. Providing
the novel and powerful options for understanding mechanisms for phytic
acid in plants and movement from soil to plants-stores in leaves. I hope
this book will meet your expectations.