Phytase, also known as inositol hexaphosphatase, is an enzyme that combines protein and sugar. Phytase
can decompose phytic acid to produce inorganic phosphorus and inositol, greatly improving the utilization
of nutrients by organisms. Soil phytase mainly comes from soil microorganisms and plays an important
role in the phosphorus cycle. Soil phytase has a strong application prospect in the field of soil improvement
and sustainable agricultural development.
Under certain environmental conditions, soil phytase can decompose sodium phytate (twelve sodium
inositol hexaphosphate) to produce inorganic phosphorus and inositol derivatives. Under acidic conditions,
inorganic phosphorus reacts with ammonium molybdate chromogenic agent to produce blue molybdenum
blue substance, which has a characteristic absorption peak at 700nm. The activity of soil phytase can be
calculated by measuring the content of inorganic phosphorus.
Reagents and Equipments Required but Not Provided:
Spectrophotometer, centrifuge, water-bath/constant temperature incubator, transferpettor, 1 mL glass
cuvette, oscillator, toluene, concentrated sulfuric acid, mortar, 30-50 mesh sieve , ice and distilled water.
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