Seasonal Variation of Proteins and Amino Acids Content in Various Parts of Aegle Marmelos (L.) Corr

Authors: Vasant K* and Nitin K

DOI: 10.23880/apct-16000166

Volume 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Bael or Aegle marmelos is a spiritual, religious and medicinal plant, native of India and Bangladesh and spread throughout South East Asia. Bel has many benefits and uses such as to cure tuberculosis, hepatitis, dysentery, constipation, peptic ulcer, piles, cancer, blood purifier, skin rash, breast milk, useful in worm infestation and stomach related problems. The seasonal variation proteins and amino acids of leaves, wood, barks and roots of Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. The comparative account of proteins contents of Aegle marmelos showed higher level in bark (range 5.647 to 6.194 mg/g dry wt.) than wood (range 3.196 to 4.435 mg/g dry wt.), leaves (range 4.264 to 5.964 mg/g dry wt.) and roots (3.288 to 7.950 mg/g dry wt.). Comparative account of amino acids contents of Aegle marmelos showed higher level in leaves (range 0.423 to 0.613 mg/g dry wt.) than wood (range 0.259 to 0.404 mg/g dry wt.), bark (range 0.388 to 0.506 mg/g dry wt.) and roots (0.257 to 0.330 mg/g dry wt.).

Keywords: Proteins; Amino Acids; Aegle Marmelos

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