Comparison of inclusions in female and male Trichosanthes kirilowii individuals
- VernacularTitle:雌雄栝楼植株内含物比较研究
- Author:
Shan LI
;
Zhou CHENG
;
Yan LI
;
Jing LIU
;
Xiaoling YANG
;
Yunguo ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim.;
sex identification;
inclusions
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
1994;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the different composition and contents of inclusion in female and male Trichosanthes kirilowii individuals and to provide some references for the early sex identification.Methods Physiological and biochemical indices in T.kirilowii leaves were determined and significant analysis of the difference was performed.The difference of chemical composition was analyzed using HPLC.Results The contents of photosynthetic pigments and soluble proteins,the activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD) and peroxidase(POD),and the DNA concentration were higher in male individuals than those in female ones.The difference in photosynthetic pigments content and POD activity reached a significant level.The female individuals possessed higher contents of malondiadehycle(MDA),soluble saccharide,and UV-absorbing compounds than those in male ones,and the difference in UV-absorbing compounds reached a significant level.HPLC Assay revealed obvious differences in the peaking frequency,time,and the peak height.Conclusion There are differences in the composition and contents of inclusions in male and female T.kirilowii individuals,and the UV-absorbing compounds and the characteristic HPLC peak could potentially be as indices of sex identification.
