Effect of germination on inorganic, labile and phytate phosphorus of some legumes

Changes in inorganic, labile, stable and phytate phosphorus were monitored in six legumes of different stages of germination. Phytic acid decreased wi th germination In all six beans studied. Maximum fall was seen in peas (98. 47%) followed by Bengalgram (88.89%) after 96 h of germination with simulta neous increases in inorganic and labile phosphorus contents. Total, phytate and stable phosphorus contents decreased with germination. Moth bean showe d maximum loss followed by Mung bean after 96 h.