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Role of γ-oryzanol in drought-tolerant and susceptible cultivars of rice (Oryza sativa L.).
Indian J Biochem Biophys ; 2014 Feb; 51(1): 75-80
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-154239
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Drought-tolerant cultivars and their phytochemical composition, which has a role in providing drought tolerance are gaining importance. In this study, rice bran oil and semi-purified oryzanol (SPO) obtained from five rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars, namely P1401 and PB1 (drought-susceptible) and N22, PNR381 and APO (drought-tolerant) were analyzed for the γ-oryzanol content, an antioxidant present in considerable amount in the rice bran. The higher level of γ-oryzanol and its antioxidant activity was observed in drought-tolerant cultivars (N22, PNR381 and APO) as compared to drought-susceptible (PB1 and P1401), suggesting the role of γ-oryzanol in drought tolerance, as antioxidants are known to play an important role by scavenging free radicals. The total antioxidant activity of γ-oryzanol might be attributed to 24-methylene cycloartanyl ferulate, a major component of γ-oryzanol. By enhancing the level of active oryzanol components identified in this study by genetic and molecular means could impart increased drought tolerance.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Phenylpropionates / Oryza / Plant Oils / Droughts / Antioxidants Language: English Journal: Indian J Biochem Biophys Year: 2014 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Phenylpropionates / Oryza / Plant Oils / Droughts / Antioxidants Language: English Journal: Indian J Biochem Biophys Year: 2014 Type: Article