Tag Archives | Plant Biochemical Analysis

Estimation of Amylase | Enzyme Activity

In this article we will discuss about the tests for estimation of amylase in plants. Principle: The reducing sugars produced by the action of α- and or β-amylase react with di-nitro-salicylic acid and reduce it to a brown coloured product, nitro-amino-salicylic acid. Materials: i. Sodium acetate buffer, 0.1 M pH 4.7 ii. Starch 1% Solution: Prepare a fresh solution by [...]

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Detection of Ash in Plants | Botany

A number of inorganic elements are present in plants which also catalyse many enzymatic reactions. The existence of such inorganic elements in plants can be detected by the chemical tests of plant ash. Requirements for Detection of Ash: (a) Preparation of Ash Extract: For detection of various elements in plant ash viz., Ca, Mg, Fe, S, P, CI etc. ash [...]

By |2016-10-20T07:40:07+00:00October 20, 2016|Plants|Comments Off on Detection of Ash in Plants | Botany

Determination of Chlorophyll and Carotenoids | Plants

In this article we will discuss about the tests for spectrophotometric determination of chlorophyll and carotenoids. Extraction of Chlorophyll and Carotenoids: Although chlorophyllous and carotenoid pigments may be extracted readily in organic solvents, for many algae, extraction is not complete unless the cells are ruptured. Therefore, filters should be placed with forceps into the base of a glass for drinking [...]

By |2016-10-20T07:40:07+00:00October 20, 2016|Chlorophylls|Comments Off on Determination of Chlorophyll and Carotenoids | Plants
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