Analysis of the comparative study on flower pigments with phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity in orchid plants

Tan, Suat Hian and Ma, Nyuk Ling and Wan Nurul Hidayah, W. A. Analysis of the comparative study on flower pigments with phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity in orchid plants. In: Challenging Issues on Environment and Earth Science. B P International, India. United Kingdom, pp. 79-89. ISBN 978-93-90888-11-5 (Print) 978-93-90888-19-1 (eBook)

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Abstract

Background: Orchidaceae plants have been one of the most important industrial products in the agricultural industry around the world. Since the flower petals have eye-catching pigments, they can be used as cut flowers in addition to being potted flowers. Objective: The key pigments found in orchid flower petals were studied, as well as their relationships to phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activity. Results: Total anthocyanin content of six different orchids’ petals was determined specthrophotometrically and the value ranged from 0 mg/g (in Dendrobium Shavin white) to 2.128 mg/g (in Mokara Aranda). The petals with vivid colour have a high amount of anthocyanin content, while, they have a high amount of chlorophyll content for those with pale colour. Total anthocyanin content was found to be the highest when compare to β-carotene and chlorophyll content. PAL behaviour was found to be significantly positive associated with anthocyanin content in correlation analysis. Conclusion: The results indicate the potential for PAL enzyme as a biomarker for flower colour in orchids.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Chlorophyll; Carotenoid; Anthocyanin; Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QK Botany S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Faculty/Division:	Faculty of Industrial Sciences And Technology
Depositing User:	Dr. Tan Suat Hian
Date Deposited:	13 Oct 2022 03:48
Last Modified:	13 Oct 2022 03:48
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/35364
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