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Title: Extraction and analysis of inositols and other carbohydrates from soybean plant tissues

Author
item CAMPBELL, J - Battelle Memorial Institute
item GOHEEN, S - Battelle Memorial Institute
item Donald, Patricia

Submitted to: Intech
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 5/27/2011
Publication Date: 10/28/2011
Citation: Campbell, J.A., Goheen, S.C., Donald, P.A. 2011. Extraction and analysis of inositols and other carbohydrates from soybean plant tissues. Intech. p. 421-446.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: An outstanding characteristic of soybean plants is their ability to produce large amounts of the carbohydrate pinitol. Pinitol and the closely related inositols are currently undergoing widespread investigation for their biological and nutritional value. These and all the carbohydrates are typically extracted and analyzed together. Therefore, this review includes a general discussion about the extraction and analysis of carbohydrates in plants as well as more in depth examination of the biosynthesis and use of compounds related to pinitol. The multiple roles of these substances in plants and animals, and their synergism have not been fully realized. This review discusses not only the extraction and analysis, but also the diverse roles of the inositols with an emphasis on inositols from the soybean plant.