Biochemical changes during seed development in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)

Subramanian, V.; Jambunathan, R.; Seetharama, N.

doi:10.1016/0031-9422(83)80199-x

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“…Interpretation of the protein accumulation must await qualitative information on the specific protein(s) involved. A similar study was conducted on sorghum seed development by Subramanian (1983) but did not include ATP. There have been some investigations on developing seeds that have focused on specific lipids and proteins, e.g., studies by Wright, Park, Leopold, Hasegawa, and Janick (1982) The mid-July maximum in ATP content coinciding with maxima in AA and GSH content (Fig.…”

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Biochemical Changes Associated with Zygotic Pine Embryo Development

et al. 1987

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Periodically from prefertilization to near maturation, pine (Pinus resinosa Ait. and Pinus strobus L.) ovules were analyzed for several biochemical constituents, and the results were expressed on a fresh weight basis. Lipid accumulated in parallel with the growth of the developing seeds.Soluble protein also accumulated but only in the initial stages of development. ATP content peaked approximately two weeks after fertilization, followed about oneweek later by the energy charge; these peaks were associated with maximal growth stages of the developing embryos. Likewise, peaks of glutathione (GSH) and ascorbic acid (AA), two water soluble reductants, preceded or coincided with the ATP maximum. At late stages of seed development, dissection of the more mature ovules into embryos and gametophytes for analysis revealed that most of the ATP, GSH, and AA was associated with the embryonic tissue.On the other hand, this segregation showed that virtually no proanthocyanidin was located in the developing embryos proper, although they contained other reductants, some of which were probably phenolics. Also, general staining with reagents for phenolics and thiols indicated that the former occurred primarily in -2the developing seed coat, whereas GSH was in the embryo per se.These findings are consistent with roles for ATP, GSH, and AA in the growth and development of zygotic pine embryos; however, it would appear that lipid and protein are being stored for subsequent germination events and that much of the phenolic component is segregated from the developing embryo.

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Biochemical Changes Associated with Zygotic Pine Embryo Development

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“…The sequential changes in content of protein fractions during grain development of the cultivar CSH 6, a pop ular sorghum hybrid in India, are given in Table IV. It had been observed earlier that protein content of devel oping grain was high 7 and 14 days after anthesis, and a decline was observed toward maturity (Subramanian et al, 1983). Fraction I synthesis was maximum during the first 7 days after anthesis.…”

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“…EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES Sorghum Cultivars. Eight sorghum cultivars, 35-1, CSV 3, CSH 6, CSH 8, P 721, RY 49, IS 11167, and IS 11758, were used in the study; the details of the cultivars and growing conditions of the crop and grain sampling method for analysis have been described earlier (Subramanian et al, 1983). Grains were ground in a Udy cyclone mill, to pass through a 0.4-mm screen.…”

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Evaluation of protein quality of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]

Subramanian¹,

Seetharama²,

Jambunathan³

et al. 1990

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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Biochemical characterisation during seed development of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)

SauYee

Namasivayam

et al. 2013

J Plant Res

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Developmental biochemical information is a vital base for the elucidation of seed physiology and metabolism. However, no data regarding the biochemical profile of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) seed development has been reported thus far. In this study, the biochemical changes in the developing oil palm seed were investigated to study their developmental pattern. The biochemical composition found in the seed differed significantly among the developmental stages. During early seed development, the water, hexose (glucose and fructose), calcium and manganese contents were present in significantly high levels compared to the late developmental stage. Remarkable changes in the biochemical composition were observed at 10 weeks after anthesis (WAA): the dry weight and sucrose content increased significantly, whereas the water content and hexose content declined. The switch from a high to low hexose/sucrose ratio could be used to identify the onset of the maturation phase. At the late stage, dramatic water loss occurred, whereas the content of storage reserves increased progressively. Lauric acid was the most abundant fatty acid found in oil palm seed starting from 10 WAA.

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Biochemical changes during seed development in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)

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Biochemical Changes Associated with Zygotic Pine Embryo Development

Biochemical Changes Associated with Zygotic Pine Embryo Development

Evaluation of protein quality of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]

Biochemical characterisation during seed development of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)

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