Diurnal variation of soluble carbohydrates contents of leaves and stalk of napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum, Schum)

Authors

  • Luiz Eduardo Gutierrez E.S.A. Luiz de Queiroz; Departamento de Química
  • Vidal Pedroso de Faria E.S.A. Luiz de Queiroz; Departamento de Zootecnia
  • Osmair Sgrignero E.S.A. Luiz de Queiroz; Departamento de Zootecnia
  • Vivaldo Souza Oliveira E.S.A. Luiz de Queiroz; Departamento de Zootecnia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0071-12761976000100023

Abstract

Leaves and stalk samples of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum, Schum) cv. Cameroun were harvested at 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The samples were analysed for total soluble carbohydrates and reducing sugars contents. The total soluble carbohydrates contents of stalk were lower at 5 p.m. and the soluble carbohydrates of leaves showed no differences during the day. Reducing sugars content of stalks was maximum at 3 p.m. The reducing sugars/total carbohydrates relation have not showed variations in stalks and leaves during the period considered.

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Published

1976-01-01

Issue

Vol. 33 (1976)

Section

naodefinida

How to Cite

Gutierrez, L. E., Faria, V. P. de, Sgrignero, O., & Oliveira, V. S. (1976). Diurnal variation of soluble carbohydrates contents of leaves and stalk of napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum, Schum) . Anais Da Escola Superior De Agricultura Luiz De Queiroz, 33, 267-278. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0071-12761976000100023