Changes in Biochemical Constituents and Enzymatic Activity of Moth Bean Seeds due to Infection of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli

Among pulses, moth bean seed contains a good amount of proteins, minerals (P, Fe, Ca, Mg, Zn), and vitamins (retinol, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxal phosphate, ascorbic acid, and folate). The present study was carried out on changes in biochemical constituents and enzymatic activity in moth bean seeds due to natural infection of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli (XAP). The infected seed samples have significantly low moisture, crude fiber, crude fat, crude protein, and total ash content while increased carbohydrate content as compared to healthy seed samples. Enzymatic activity (Cellulase, Peroxidase, and Polyphenol oxidase) was also significantly higher in infected seeds as compared to healthy seeds. Thus, the infection of XAP causes a loss in the nutritional quality of moth bean seeds.

Vishal Sharma1, Kailash Agrawal*1,3, Nanda Ram1, 4 and Mukta Agrawal2 Click here to download file

Research Article | Published online : 15-Aug-2022