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Chemical identification, compositional evaluation, proximate analysis and assessment of storage proteins of Telfairia occidentalis (Hook f.) seed protein isolate
Over the past few decades, there has been an increase in the industrial use of plant protein isolates as functional ingredients to enhance the...
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Effects of environmental factors and storage periods on sesame seed quality and longevity
Sesame is one of the world’s oldest oil seed crops grown mainly for its seeds. Lengthened storage time, inappropriate staking, back warded threshing...
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Sulfate transport and metabolism: strategies to improve the seed protein quality
Sulfur-containing amino acids (SAA), namely methionine, and cysteine are crucial essential amino acids (EAA) considering the dietary requirements of...
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Proteomic profile of tepary bean seed storage proteins in germination with low water potential
BackgroundTepary bean ( Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray) is one of the five species domesticated from the genus Phaseolus with genetic resistance to...
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Amino acids induce high seed-specific expression driven by a soybean (Glycine max) glycinin seed storage protein promoter
Key messageWe characterize GFP expression driven by a soybean glycinin promoter in transgenic soybean. We demonstrate specific amino acid-mediated...
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Genetic map** and functional genomics of soybean seed protein
Soybean is an utterly important crop for high-quality meal protein and vegetative oil. Soybean seed protein content has become a key factor in...
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Seed longevity and storage dependent changes in seed germination aspects of Berberis aristata and B. lycium from Western Himalaya: implications for seed storage and conservation
Seed longevity is an important feature in the context of agriculture, biodiversity conservation, gene banks and plant adaptation to diverse...
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The expression of 1-Cys-PRX reflects changes in Coffea arabica seed quality during storage
Understanding the physiological aspects associated with the response of Coffea arabica seeds to drying is crucial for enhancing their production. We...
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Estimation of genetic diversity using seed storage protein (SSP) profiling in wild and cultivated species of Cicer L
BackgroundThe narrow genetic diversity of chickpea is a serious impediment to modern cultivar creation. Seed storage proteins (SSPs) are stable and...
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Physiological and Biological Responses of Ca2+-Primed Quinoa Seed Longevity Stored at Different Hermetic Storage Conditions
Longevity, viability, vigor, and priming-memory are a complex network of agronomic traits that influences the capacity of seed germination and...
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Mutation of storage protein gene using CRISPR/Cas9 removed α′-subunit of β-conglycinin in soybean seeds
β-Conglycinin (7S) and glycinin (11S) are the two major storage proteins in soybean seeds. Storage proteins occupy a large portion of soybean seeds,...
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Effects of seed moisture content, temperature, and storage period on various physiological and biochemical parameters of Lallemantia iberica Fisch. & C.A.Mey
Alterations in physiological and biochemical parameters due to unfavorable storage conditions cause delayed germination, decreased germination rate,...
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Quality and nutrition of oat seed as influenced by seed-borne fungal pathogens during storage
Seed-borne fungal pathogens may reduce seed germination rates, but their effects on seed quality and nutrition may vary. The current study was...
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Quality Seed Production of Small Millets
Small-grained grains called millets are a mainstay in sections of Europe, Africa, and Asia’s dry and semi-arid areas. The smallest of them are finger...
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Seed Vigour and Invigoration
Seed vigour is an important aspect of seed quality. It is a quantitative trait which is responsible for overall seed performance in terms of rate and...
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Involvement of a rice mutation in storage protein biogenesis in endosperm and its genomic location
Main ConclusionA mutation was first found to cause the great generation of glutelin precursors (proglutelins) in rice ( Oryza sativa L.) endosperm,...
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QTL analysis for soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) seed storability in high-temperature storage conditions
Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr. ) seeds are highly sensitive to the environmental conditions experienced in STORAGE. The objectives of this study were...
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Genetic Background Negates Improvements in Rice Flour Characteristics and Food Processing Properties Caused by a Mutant Allele of the PDIL1-1 Seed Storage Protein Gene
Phenotypic differences among breeding lines that introduce the same superior gene allele can be a barrier to effective development of cultivars with...
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Genome-wide association study revealed significant SNPs for anthracnose resistance, seed alkaloids and protein content in white lupin
White lupin ( Lupinus albus L.) is a high-protein grain legume alternative to soybean in Central Europe, but its cultivation is risky due to the...
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Legume Seed: A Useful Platform for the Production of Medical Proteins/Peptides
Legumes are one of the most valuable food crops and nutritious staples of many cultures around the world. They are an economical source of...