Changes in proteins and RNA during storage of Curcuma longa L. rhizome

Authors
Jayakumar, M Eyini, M Lingakumar, K Kulandaivelu, G
Citation
M. Jayakumar et al., Changes in proteins and RNA during storage of Curcuma longa L. rhizome, BIOL PLANT, 44(2), 2001, pp. 297-299
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Plant Sciences
Journal title
BIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
ISSN journal
00063134 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
297 - 299
Database
ISI
SICI code
0006-3134(2001)44:2<297:CIPARD>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Changes in RNA and protein contents, and protein profiles were studied in t he rhizomes of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) from the day of harvest to the c ommencement of sprouting. Protein and RNA contents increased gradually in t he initial stages and rapidly in the final stages of storage period. SDS-PA GE analysis of storage proteins revealed synthesis of 56, 52 and 47 kDa pro teins during the later stages of storage with concomitant disintegration of 23 and 18 kDa proteins.