Analysis of the Seed Storage Proteins of Pearl Millet

Authors

Christian Ricks, Brigham Young University
Dr. Craig Coleman, Brigham Young University

Keywords

seed storage proteins, pearl millet, harvested crops, grain

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

Over half of the protein consumed worldwide comes from seeds. Of these harvested crops, the cereal crops such as corn, wheat, and rice are the most important with over 2 billion tons harvested annually. Although the world relies on these cereals, they are low in protein content, and some important species like maize lack essential amino acids. For many years researchers have studied the seed storage proteins of these plants to better understand the synthesis and structures of these proteins which have such a huge impact on the nutritional and processing properties of these crops.

Recommended Citation

Ricks, Christian and Coleman, Dr. Craig (2013) "Analysis of the Seed Storage Proteins of Pearl Millet," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1537.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1537