Biochemical characterization of the α-Amylase inhibitor in mungbeans and its application in inhibiting the growth of callosobruchus maculatus

• Main Authors: Anussorn Wisessing, Arunee Engkagul, Arunee Wongpiyasatid, Klattawee Choowongkomon
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Chemistry
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/28530

The insect Callosobruchus maculatus causes considerable damage to harvested mungbean seeds every year, which leads to commercial losses. However, recent studies have revealed that mungbean seeds contain α-amylase inhibitors that can inhibit the protein C. maculatus, preventing growth and development...