α-d-galactosidase deficiency in coconut endosperm: its possible pleiotropic effects in makapuno

Creator

Cesar V. Mujer, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Dolores A. Ramirez, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Abstract

α-d-galactosidase (α-d-galactoside galactohydrolase, EC 3.2.1.22) activity in the normal endosperm increased with age continually up to endosperm maturity. In contrast, makapuno α-d-galactosidase was hardly detected in almost all stages of development except the last, where its activity was 8300-fold lower as compared to the normal. The possible role of α-d-galactosidase in the formation of the makapuno endosperm is discussed. © 1984.

Source or Periodical Title

Phytochemistry

ISSN

319422

Page

893-894

Document Type

Article

Subject

coconut, Cocos nucifera L, enzyme deficiency, mutant endosperm., ontogenetic activity, Palmae, α-d-galactosidase

Recommended Citation

Mujer, Cesar V.; Ramirez, Dolores A.; and Mendoza, Evelyn Mae T., "α-d-galactosidase deficiency in coconut endosperm: its possible pleiotropic effects in makapuno" (2021). Journal Article. 3757.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3757