This study was carried out in order to investigate metabolism by determining the seasonal changes of some chemical substances (sugar, protein, starch, fat and moisture contents) contained in Taxus cuspidate seeds. The results are summerized as follows...
This study was carried out in order to investigate metabolism by determining the seasonal changes of some chemical substances (sugar, protein, starch, fat and moisture contents) contained in Taxus cuspidate seeds. The results are summerized as follows:
1. Protein and sugar content increased gradually, but sugar content increased rapidly after thirteen-month stratification.
2. Starch and fat content decreased gradually, but fat content decreased rapidly after six-month stratification.
3. The change of each substance greatly depended upon the active metabolisms after the absorption of moisture.