Metabolism of abscisic acid (ABA) was investigated in isolated guard cells and in mesophyll tissue of Vicia faba L. and Commelina communis L. After incubation in buffer containing [G-(3)H]+/-ABA, the tissue was extracted by grinding and the metabolites separated by thin layer chromatography. Guard cells of Commelina metabolized ABA to phaseic acid (PA), dihydrophaseic acid (DPA), and alkali lab...

Seven legume straws (Cicer arietinum, Vicia benghalensis, Vicia sativa, Vicia villosa, Vicia faba, Lens culinaris and Pisum sativum) were studied in rumen-cannulated rams. The chemical composition of the studied legume straws varied from 4.3 to 10.1% for ash, 6.1 to 11.4% for CP, 58.0 to 76.5% for NDF, 40.3 to 59.6% for ADF and 8.2 to 14.2% for ADL. Extent of degradation for DM and NDF by the n...

The aim of the present work was to analyse the hypocholesterolaemic efficiency of a Vicia faba-protein isolate in relation to the intact legume. In addition, the mechanisms underlying the effects of this isolate were investigated. Hypercholesterolaemic rats were divided into three groups and fed high-fat diets rich in cholesterol-containing casein, whole seeds of Vicia faba or the protein isola...

Eight faba bean (Vicia faba L.) genotypes were grown at lowlands of the west-Mediterranean region of Turkey in order to estimate the broad-sense heritability for plant height, number of stems and pods per plant, seed yield, biological yield, 100-seed weight, days to flowering and maturity. The heritability for plant height, number of stems and pods per plant, seed yield, biological yield, 100-s...

Flower buds, flowers, leaves, stem, seed, roots and stem bark of Bauhinia variegate (B. variegate) are used for pharmacological purposes in various systems such as Homeopathy, Unani, and Ayurveda but little information is available regarding their drug transportation in living systems. Present study was designed to report the effect, if any, of 150 mg/ ml solvent/ Kg body weight of Bauhinia var...

Variegate porphyria (VP) is a low penetrance, autosomal dominant disorder that results from partial deficiency of protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPOX) activity caused by mutation in the PPOX gene. The rare homozygous variant of VP is characterized by severe PPOX deficiency, onset of photosensitization by porphyrins in early childhood, skeletal abnormalities of the hand and, less constantly, short ...

Although bell bean is a true vetch, it differs greatly from other vetches with its strong upright growth. It also has a relatively shallow, thick taproot, which may be useful for opening up heavy soils. Bell bean is often used in mixes with vetches, peas, or cereals. Because of its height and because it does not tolerate close mowing, it is often omitted from mixes in frost-prone areas. Bell be...

We have studied the appearance of blood group A-activity during hematopoiesis in human bone marrow cells by the use of the blood group A-specific lectin from Vicia cracca. Cells that bound the lectin were identified using antiserum against the lectin followed by rosetting with protein A-containing Staphylococcus aureus cells. Only cells of the erythroid lineage from blood group A individuals fo...