Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
S Pandarinathan

Abstract:
A study was conducted to evaluate the Biochemical status of Moth bean in selected genotypes atAgricultural College & Research Institute, Vazhavachanur of Tamil Nadu, India during the period from October 2020 to September 2022. In the present study, fourteen different moth bean genotypes cultivated in several states of India and genotype, DHMB-26 cultivated in Karnataka and also in Maharashtra were included as the test pulses samples in completely randomized design with three replications was tried. Screening and evaluation of protein content in 14 moth bean genotypes were carried out to identify protein rich genotypes. Biochemical studies primarily based on five different traits including contents of albumin (Alb), globulin (Glo), prolamin (Pro), glutelin (Glu), Total protein and Crude protein content were carried out. In addition to that, Total carbohydrate content, Ascorbic acid content, Total phenols, Tannin and phytic acid content along with moisture content were determined. Results showed that the relative contribution of Albumin as 1.74 to 4.135 g/100g, globulin as 14.06 to 20.31 g/100g, prolamin as 0.78 to 2.96 g/100g and glutelin as 0.35 to 1.53 g/100g in Mothbean [FW]. Results revealed a considerable variation also in Total soluble protein contents among fourteen moth bean genotypes ranged from 20.16 to 26.83 g/100g. Total protein contents were higher in CZM-99 and MBS-0605 of Moth bean. The result on status of protein in Moth bean showed that MBS-0605 had the highest Albumin content. CZM-99 exhibited the highest globulin content. The lowest prolamin content was found in RMO 56, whereas the highest content of glutelin was found in TMV-1. The overall results of this study revealed that CZM-99, MBS-0605 and RMO 40were considered as Top three genotypes suitable for Tamil Nadu state farmers and consumers. The above promising genotypes shall be included in varietal development programme by the breeders in the years ahead.