Anthocyanin content in flower petals of scented orchid Phalaenopsis violacea


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Naila Azma C. K., . and Maziah M., . and Janna O. A., . and Gwendoline E., . (2003) Anthocyanin content in flower petals of scented orchid Phalaenopsis violacea. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

Phalaenopsis violacea is an economically important high priced scented orchid species which is endemic to the island of Borneo. The plants produce purple-white flowers which are extremely fragrant and they can bloom for several months particularly in the months of January to March. A study was conducted to select the plants having high anthocyanin content in flower petals of Phalaenopsis violacea. Flower petals were extracted to determine anthcyanin content using thin layer chromatography TLC and UV-spectrophotometer. The major pigments present in this flower are anthocyanins and petunidin is the main anthocyanidin. The anthocyanin content at different stages of flower development was determined in order to select the best plant producing high anthocyanin content.


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Abstract

Phalaenopsis violacea is an economically important high priced scented orchid species which is endemic to the island of Borneo. The plants produce purple-white flowers which are extremely fragrant and they can bloom for several months particularly in the months of January to March. A study was conducted to select the plants having high anthocyanin content in flower petals of Phalaenopsis violacea. Flower petals were extracted to determine anthcyanin content using thin layer chromatography TLC and UV-spectrophotometer. The major pigments present in this flower are anthocyanins and petunidin is the main anthocyanidin. The anthocyanin content at different stages of flower development was determined in order to select the best plant producing high anthocyanin content.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Received on 3 Dec 2007 QK710.2 M239 2003
AGROVOC Term: FLOWERS
AGROVOC Term: ANTHOCYANINS
AGROVOC Term: CHROMATOGRAPHY
AGROVOC Term: SPECTROMETRY
AGROVOC Term: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
AGROVOC Term: PHALAENOPSIS
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:28
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16946

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