GmCCD4 controls carotenoid content in soybeans

Isoflavone Content of Kansas Soybeans

Isoflavones occurring in soybean seed have been thought to have a positive effect on the health of humans, especially in cancer prevention. This positive impact may be a result of their antioxidant properties, estrogenic activity, or a combination of mechanisms. The purpose of this study was to quantify and compare different levels of isoflavones in various Kansas soybean cultivars. Seeds of fo...

The carotenoid content of colostrum.

It was shown by van Eeckelen (1) that the yellow color of colostrum was due to the high content of carotenoids but the mechanism has not been clari i ed. By estimating the vitamin A level of the blood both during pregnancy and in the puerperal period, it has been shown that the plasma A level drops rapidly in the last stages of pregnancy even when adequate nourishment is given the mother. It ha...

Running Head: CAROTENOID CONTENT IN UNGULATES

HPLC quantification of sphingolipids in soybeans with modified palmitate content.

Efficient separation and accurate quantification of sphingolipids (SL) are important for studying SL concentrations and biological functions. The objectives of this study were to develop effective methods for the separation and quantification of SL and to determine the relationship between palmitate and SL contents of mature soybean seeds. Methods using column chromatography and high-performanc...

How feather colour reflects its carotenoid content

1. Many birds sequester carotenoid pigments in colourful patches of feathers to advertise or compete for mates. Because carotenoids can be scarce in nature and serve valuable physiological functions, only the highest-quality individuals are thought to acquire or allocate more pigments for use in sexual displays. 2. A critical but rarely tested assumption of carotenoid-based signals is that the ...