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Changes in trace element composition of developing barley grain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

Carol M. Duffus  and
Roberta Rosie
Carol M. Duffus
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Biochemistry, School of Agriculture, University of Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, Scotland
Roberta Rosie
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Biochemistry, School of Agriculture, University of Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, Scotland
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Summary

Changes in the amounts of the trace elements iron, zinc, manganese and copper, present in intact grain, endosperm, testa pericarp and embryo throughout the developmental period were recorded. Accumulation of iron and zinc in intact grain was extremely rapid, rising in the case of iron from 40 ng/grain to 1600 ng/grain between 5 and 40 days after anthesis. Manganese accumulated steadily throughout, reaching a final value of 475 ng/grain. Significant amounts of copper were present throughout and a small peak was observed at 38 days after anthesis. Some variation from this overall pattern was found in the different morphological parts as development proceeded. This was notable in the case of embryo manganese, which was undetectable until 45 days after anthesis, when levels rose dramatically to reach a steady maximum of around 100 ng/embryo. The results are discussed in relation to the biochemical events accompanying maturation.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 87 , Issue 1 , August 1976 , pp. 75 - 79
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1976

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