Phytases: Potential and Limits of Phytate Destruction in the Digestive Tract of Pigs and Poultry
M. Rodehutscord, Vera Sommerfeld, Imke Kühn, M.R. Bedford
Abstract
This chapter describes the role of phytases for increasing phosphorus digestibility, the complete degradation of the inositol phosphates, the production of myo-inositol and the genetic effects in pigs and poultry.
Topics & Concepts
Digestive tractFood scienceBiologyChemistryInternal medicineMedicinePhytase and its ApplicationsAnimal Nutrition and PhysiologyTrace Elements in Health