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Biochemical changes in cottonseed during development and maturity

A S El-Nockrashy, H M Mostafa, M M El-Fouly

    Die Nahrung
    |January 1, 1976
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    Seed development involves sugar depletion and oil formation, with proteins accumulating steadily. Gossypol increases, while oil quality improves, and fatty acid profiles shift during cotton boll maturation.

    Area of Science:

    • Agricultural Science
    • Plant Physiology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Cottonseed is a vital agricultural product, with its nutritional composition influencing its value.
    • Understanding the dynamic changes in cottonseed constituents during development is crucial for optimizing crop yield and quality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the biochemical and compositional changes in cottonseed during boll development from 5 to 60 days post-flowering.
    • To characterize the accumulation patterns of key constituents like sugars, proteins, oil, gossypol, and fatty acids.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of cottonseed samples collected at various developmental stages (5-60 days post-flowering).
    • Quantification of sugars, proteins, oil content, and gossypol.
    • Determination of oil properties including iodine value, acid value, and fatty acid composition (saturated and linoleic acids).

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  • Analysis of phospholipid content and fatty acid profiles.

    • Main Results:

    • A reciprocal relationship was observed between sugar depletion and oil formation.
    • Protein accumulation occurred at a steady rate throughout development.
    • Gossypol content increased progressively after its initial appearance at 10 days.
    • Oil quality indicators showed improvement, with increasing iodine value and decreasing acid value.
    • Fatty acid analysis revealed a decrease in total saturated fatty acids and a concurrent increase in linoleic acid.
    • Phospholipid content decreased, with saturated fatty acids in phospholipids generally exceeding those in the oil.

    Conclusions:

    • Cottonseed composition undergoes significant, dynamic changes during maturation, impacting its nutritional and industrial value.
    • The study provides a detailed developmental profile of key cottonseed components, essential for breeding and processing strategies.
    • Understanding these compositional shifts aids in maximizing the utility of cottonseed for various applications.