Variation in fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) in in vitro and ex vitro germinated chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) seedlings, as revealed by high performance liquid chromatography
Joint Authors
Aslam, Junayd
Khan, Shiba Haqqui
Khan, Said Ahmad
Source
Journal of Saudi Chemical Society
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2012), pp.125-129, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2012-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In present communication, effect of in vitro and ex vitro culture conditions was investigated on the yield of fat soluble vitamins in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) seedlings analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Amongst the tested culture conditions (in vitro and ex vitro); in vitro condition proved to be highly effective compared to ex vitro.
We noticed a significant difference in vitamins D (ergocalciferol), E (a-tocopherol) and K (phylloquinone) yields in chickpea seedlings grown in two different conditions.
Maximum yield with a linear increase in vitamins D and E was noticed upto 9 days old in vitro grown seedlings.
Vitamin K yield was also high in in vitro grown seedlings with a linear increase upto 11 days.
Although, vitamin A was not detected, the vitamin production in germinating seeds was, therefore, age and culture condition dependent.
The study revealed that, in in vitro condition, the level of fat soluble vitamins enhanced in seedlings, which could be used for human consumption with value addition in the diet of vegetarians.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aslam, Junayd& Khan, Shiba Haqqui& Khan, Said Ahmad. 2012. Variation in fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) in in vitro and ex vitro germinated chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) seedlings, as revealed by high performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society،Vol. 16, no. 2, pp.125-129.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aslam, Junayd…[et al.]. Variation in fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) in in vitro and ex vitro germinated chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) seedlings, as revealed by high performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society Vol. 16, no. 2 (Apr. 2012), pp.125-129.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Aslam, Junayd& Khan, Shiba Haqqui& Khan, Said Ahmad. Variation in fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) in in vitro and ex vitro germinated chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) seedlings, as revealed by high performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society. 2012. Vol. 16, no. 2, pp.125-129.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 128-129
Record ID
BIM-351642