Table IV.
Raffinose and stachyose hydrolysis of crude extracts of various plant tissues
| Plant | Source | Raffinose pH 5 | Raffinose pH 7.5 | Stachyose pH 7.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nmol Gal mg−1 protein min−1 | ||||
| C. melo cv C-8 | Young leaves | 10.7 | 27.8 | 23.5 |
| Mature leaves | 8.6 | 11.6 | 8.2 | |
| Roots | 1.3 | 10.8 | 34.5 | |
| C. melo cv ESH | Mature leaves | 12.6 | 6.2 | 7.2 |
| C. maxima cv Big max | Young leaves | 25.0 | 17.9 | 63.7 |
| Ovary, preanthesis | 16.1 | 47.6 | 126.6 | |
| L. ciceravia | Young leaves | 28.7 | 17.4 | 44.1 |
| C. blumei | Young leaves | 7.8 | 12.4 | 8.6 |
| C. annum | Young leaves | 4.2 | 0 | 0 |
Raffinose hydrolysis was assayed at both pH 5.5 and 7.5; stachyose hydrolysis was assayed only at pH 7.5. Data are the means of assays from two to four extractions.