Analysis of proanthocyanidins in wild-type and mutant barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

Abstract

The proanthocyanidin composition of wild-type barley was analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography. The use of authentic standards allowed tentative identification of procyanidin B-3, prodelphinidin B-3, and catechin as the major constituents. The proanthocyanidin content of different barley varieties (wild types) was found to be qualitatively and quantitatively similar. Mutants belonging to different gene loci and deficient in the biosynthesis of proanthocyanidins and other flavonoids were characterized. © 1981 Carlsberg Laboratory.