Table grass : the extraction of protein from Bermudagrass and its implications /
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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[College Station, Tex.] :
Yorks,
1976.
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| Online Access: | Link to ProQuest copy Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | After calculation of production figures relating to Bermudagrass and other Texas crops and a review of the processing methods presently employed for the extraction of protein from leafy materials, a model system evolved from the processing of oilseeds was used for the extraction of protein from leafy materials, a model system evolved from the processing of oilseeds was used for the extraction of protein material from Coastal and common Bermudagrasses (Cynodon dactylon). Extraction yields on a nitrogen basis using this aqueous method with wet grinding parparallelede results obtained by others using other leaf materials and processes, ranging from 10 to 80% of the Kjeldahl nitrogen initially present in the grass. pH was found to be limiting in the extractions; extraction from sundried hay did not differ from fresh or frozen grass, and provided a product which did not have the green color normally associated with leaf extracts. Amino acid spectra were similar to those found for other leaves. Extrapolated yields on a crude protein basis are more than 50% greater than obtained from present commercial crops. Evaluation of microscopic data indicated that 80% extraction of the nitrogen was a practical maximum for extractions and that within this limit, more efficient machinery might be designed.. |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Food Science and Technology." Vita. |
| Physical Description: | x, 135 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 120-134). |