Carbohydrates of the cotyledon of Lathyrus odoratus L.

Authors
Colavecchia, SB Rodriguez, MC Stortz, CA Cerezo, AS
Citation
Sb. Colavecchia et al., Carbohydrates of the cotyledon of Lathyrus odoratus L., AN AS QUIM, 86(3-6), 1998, pp. 270-280
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
ANALES DE LA ASOCIACION QUIMICA ARGENTINA
ISSN journal
03650375 → ACNP
Volume
86
Issue
3-6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
270 - 280
Database
ISI
SICI code
0365-0375(199805/12)86:3-6<270:COTCOL>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Water extraction of the defatted cotyledons from Lathyrus odoratus yields p roducts rich in proteins and carbohydrates. Its analysis as well as amyloly sis and TCA fractionation suggest the presence of small amounts of ambinans and arabinogalactans together with glycoproteins from the protein bodies. The cell walls are non-anisotropic, thin and fragile, composed by small amo unts of non ordered beta(1-->4)-linked fibrillar polysaccharides (possibly cellulose) in agreement with its low mechanical strength.