chapter 1 Introduction / chapter 2 A Global Estimate of Phytic Acid and Phosphorus in Crop Grains, Seeds, and Fruits / chapter 3 Occurrence, Distribution, Content, and Dietary Intake of Phytate / chapter 4 Biosynthesis of Phytate in Food Grains and Seeds / chapter 5 Genetics of Phytic Acid Synthesis and Accumulation / chapter 6 Phytase Expression in Transgenic Plants / chapter 7 STABILITY OF PLANT AND MICROBIAL PHYTASES. BRIAN Q. PHILLIPPY -- chapter 8 Methods for Analysis of Phytate / chapter 9 In vitro and in vivo Degradation of Phytate / chapter 10 Influence of Processing Technologies on Phytate and Its Removal / chapter 11 The Antioxidant Effects of Inositol Phosphates / chapter 12 POTENTIAL USE OF PHYTATE AS AN ANTIOXIDANT IN COOKED MEATS / chapter 13 Phytate and Mineral Bioavailability / chapter 14 Role of Phytic Acid in Cancer and Other Diseases