Effects of artificial aging on physiological and biochemical characteristics of Bupleurum chinense seeds from Qingchuan county / 中草药
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
;
(24): 844-848, 2014.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-854660
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To investigate the deterioration mechanism of Bupleurum chinense seeds from Qingchuan county, thus to study the seeds harvesting and storage characteristics, and to reveal the deterioration mechanism.Methods:
Artificial aging method is used to study the seeds deterioration and to observe the changes of nutrient substance, anti-oxidase activities, and conductivity of seeds.Results:
While the seeds deteriorated, their activities of anti-oxidase (POD, SOD, and CAT) decreased, and the content of soluble sugar and soluble protein reduced also as the aging time prolonged. After 3 d treatment, SOD, POD, and CAT activities decreased to a low level. Moreover, the conductivity of seeds leachate decreased. The germination ability of B. chinense seeds lost after 1 d aging treatment.Conclusion:
The seeds deterioration mechanisms include the heavy oxidative injury, over consumption of nutrients, and membrane damage. The seeds long-time storage is inappropriate and the seeds storage should avoid from high temperature and humid environment.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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