Isolation and Characterization of Diamine Oxidase Enzyme from Mung Bean Sprouts (Vigna radiata L)

Native biofilms present on the adaxial surface of cotyledons of mung bean sprouts (Vigna radiata) were studied by use of scanning electron microscopy. Biofilms were abundant on the cotyledon surfaces and were comprised of rod-shaped bacteria, cocci-shaped bacteria, or yeasts, often with one type of microbe predominant. In contrast to our earlier study of biofilms on green sprouts (alfalfa, clover, broccoli, and sunflower), yeast and cocci were abundant on mung bean. Filamentous fungi were not observed. Sheet-like or fibrillar material (presumably composed of secreted microbial polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids) fully or partially covered the biofilms. Biofilms up to 5 mm in length were observed, and some biofilms were comprised of more than just a monolayer of microbial cells. Native biofilms on sprout surfaces undoubtedly play an important role in the ecology of plant epiphytic microbes and may also afford protected sites for plant and human bacterial pathogens.Key words: mung bean sprouts, biofilms, native microflora, scanning electron microscopy, food safety.

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Energy regulated enzyme and non-enzyme-based antioxidant properties of harvested organic mung bean sprouts (Vigna radiata)

LWT ◽

10.1016/j.lwt.2019.03.023 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 107 ◽

pp. 228-235 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Lin Chen ◽

Jue Tong Glenna Tan ◽

Xue Zhao ◽

Dongying Yang ◽

Hongshun Yang

Keyword(s):

Vigna Radiata ◽

Mung Bean ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Mung Bean Sprouts ◽

Bean Sprouts

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CALCIUM RETARDS PHYSIOLOGICAL COLLAPSE AND SUBSEQUENT MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF MUNG BEAN (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) SPROUTS

Canadian Journal of Plant Science ◽

10.4141/cjps87-076 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 67 (2) ◽

pp. 537-548 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

A. LIPTAY ◽

P. VANDIERENDONCK

Keyword(s):

Microbial Degradation ◽

Vigna Radiata ◽

Mung Bean ◽

Cell Walls ◽

Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽

Hypocotyl Growth ◽

Mineral Supplement ◽

Mung Bean Sprouts ◽

Bean Sprouts ◽

Scanning Electron

Mung bean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) sprouts, when germinated in water with no added calcium, were prone to physiological collapse of the cell walls below the cotyledonary hook. Growth of the collapsing hypocotyls gradually decreased until it stopped completely as the collapsed area extended cross-sectionally. Scanning electron micrographs indicated that extensive microbial degradation of the collapsed area of the low-calcium hypocotyl ensued by day 4 of germination. In contrast, at the same stage of germination, bacteria were essentially absent on sprouts germinated with calcium added to the water either as CaCl2, or Ca(NO3)2. Even by day 7 the calcium-treated hypocotyls remained intact and without any visual microbial degradation although bacteria were present on the surface of the seedlings. It is concluded that mung bean sprouts are very sensitive to physiological collapse with subsequent microbial degradation of the hypocotyl especially at temperatures above 20 °C. Therefore, it is recommended that water used for germinating the sprouts has sufficient calcium added (e.g. 5 × 10−3 M CaCl2) to maintain the integrity of the hypocotyls and reduce the microbial flora on the sprouts.Key words: Hypocotyl, growth, deterioration, mineral supplement

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Seeds of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata (L.)R.Wilczek): Taxonomy, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Uses and Pharmacology

Current Bioactive Compounds ◽

10.2174/1573407216999200529114608 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

Author(s):

Sonali V. Uppalwar ◽

Rohit Dutt

Keyword(s):

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Vigna Radiata ◽

Mung Bean ◽

Antioxidant Treatment ◽

Pharmacological Activities ◽

Medicinal Uses ◽

Isolation And Characterization ◽

Potential Benefits ◽

Food Grain

Background: Seeds of Mung bean (Vignaradiata (L.)R.Wilczek)is usually identified as a 'Green pearl' of Asia. It has been extensively used as a traditional food in the whole world. This is the best source of protein, minerals, and vitamins. Methods: Literature has been collected through SciFinder, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Pubmed, and a library. This review shares updated information on the botany, distribution, health benefits, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Mung bean seeds. Result: As per the literature survey, Its found that Mung seeds (Vigna radiata (L.) R.Wilczek) has a pharmacological activity such as anticancer, antihyperlipidemic, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, anti-microbial, antioxidant, treatment of alcoholism, reducing obesity, increasing muscular strength ,rheumatism, piles, liver, and neuro- diseases. This curative potential provides various beneficial outcomes in the field of research and increasing scientific interest in the identification of bioactive compounds responsible for various pharmacological activities. It is used in industries like pharmaceutical, food, and Cosmetics. Conclusion: Existing literature authenticates the potential benefits of Mung bean seeds (Vigna radiata (L.) R.Wilczek) from nutritional as well as medicinal perspective. This food grain need to be explored for identification, isolation, and characterization of a bioactive compounds against varied ailments.

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