Analysis of Water Soluble and Insoluble Polysaccharides in Kernels of Different Corns (<i>Zea mays</i> L.)

Abstract

Phytoglycogen and starch components were assayed in twelve lines of fresh kernels belonging to different types of corns such as normal corn (field corn), sweet corn and quality protein maize (QPM). The technique, using single kernel and a series of digestions and dilutions, measured glucano lactone contents of soluble and insoluble components in the three groups of corn with distinct and diverse uses. Extensive variability was found among sweet corn, field corn and QPM for the water soluble and insoluble carbohydrate components and kernel weight, especially for genotypes belonging to different types of corn. Further, such differences are broadly related and comprehendible to distinct types which give an insight into the unique characteristics and their end use.

Sweet Corn Research around the World 2015–2020

“…Phytoglycogen and starch components are commonly extracted for industrial uses or cooking. Mishra et al [313] assayed phytoglycogen and starch components in fresh kernels of 12 maize lines of field corn, sweet corn, and quality protein maize (QPM).…”

Genetic diversity of corn on the content and fractional composition of starch

“…Окрім того, кукурудза серед крохмаленосних культур вирізняється найбільш широким генетичним різноманіттям за вмістом та фракційним 6 Fergason V. High amylose and waxy corns. 16 Mishra U., Tyagi S.K., Gadag R.N., Elayaraja K. Analysis of water soluble and insoluble polysaccharides in kernels of different corns ( Zea mays L.). Curr.…”