Gene isolation, heterologous expression, purification and functional confirmation of sesamin synthase from L.

Members of Cytochromes P450 super family of enzymes catalyse important biochemical reactions in plants. Some of these reactions are so important that they contribute to enormous chemical diversity seen in plants. Many unique secondary metabolites formed by mediation of these enzymes play key role in plant defence and often contribute to maintenance of human health.

Assessment of variability in lignan and fatty acid content in the germplasm of L.

Information on the variability available in lignan and fatty acid content in the oilseed crop of has been limited. This article presents and discusses the composition, quantity, and variability available for the two traits in the sesame germplasm that are grown in diverse agro climatic regions of India. HPLC and GC analysis of sesame seeds harvested over a period of three crop seasons revealed a considerable amount of variability in lignan and fatty acids.