02556nas a2200229   4500008004100000022001400041245016700055210006900222260006700291300001400358490000700372520164000379653002502019653001202044653002402056653002702080653001902107100002302126700002402149700002602173856012702199       2013                        eng d  a0022-514200aEffect of phytase from aspergillus niger on plant growth and mineral assimilation in wheat (Triticum aestivum Linn.) and its potential for use as a soil amendment0 aEffect of phytase from aspergillus niger on plant growth and min  a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USAbWILEY-BLACKWELLcJUL  a2242-22470 v933 a<p>Background Extensive use of non-replenishable phosphate reserves as phosphate supplements in agriculture and animal feed poses a threat for environmental pollution and necessitated a search for alternative phosphate sources. Unlocking the phytate phosphorus using microbial phytase can provide an ecofriendly solution in agriculture. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the effect of phytase from Aspergillus niger NCIM 563 in degradation of phytate phosphorus to benefit plant nutrition and soil amendment in comparison with chemical fertilizers. Results An enzyme dose of 12 IU was sufficient to hydrolyze phytate and increase assimilation of phosphorus by about 74%. Phytase supplementation leads to increase in shoot:total length ratio by about 200%, indicating its growth-promoting effect. Consistency in phytase-induced growth was reflected at pot and tray levels, wherein shoot:total length ratio was observed to be 2.01 and 2.12 respectively. Mineral assimilation due to phytase was more efficient as compared to chemical fertilizers, thus overcoming the constraints of practicability and economics in the agriculture industry. Phytase was efficient in reducing the phytic acid content of soil by about 30% while simultaneously increasing the phytate phosphate availability by 1.18-fold. Conclusion Phytase from A. niger showed improvement in phytate phosphorus and mineral availability. Besides a plant growth-promoting effect, reduction in use of chemical fertilizers and soil improvement could be achieved simultaneously for maintaining the sustainability of agriculture. (c) 2012 Society of Chemical Industry</p>10amineral assimilation10aPhytase10aphytate degradation10aplant growth promotion10asoil amendment1 aGujar, Pradnya, D.1 aBhavsar, Kavita, P.1 aKhire, Jayant, Malhar  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/effect-phytase-aspergillus-niger-plant-growth-and-mineral-assimilation-wheat-triticum-0