This study investigates the biochemical changes in
total lipid, soluble sugar, and reducing sugar contents during early seed
germination of Albizia procera (white siris), a multipurpose tree
species in the Fabaceae family. Seeds were collected from three individual
trees and monitored from day 1 to day 15 of germination under controlled
laboratory conditions. Biochemical analyses revealed a consistent and
progressive decline in total lipid content across all three trees, indicating
active mobilization of lipid reserves to support seedling development. In
contrast, soluble sugar and reducing sugar levels fluctuated considerably
throughout the germination period, with no uniform pattern of increase or
decrease. The magnitude and dynamics of these changes varied among the
individual trees, highlighting inherent tree-to-tree variation in seed
biochemical composition. These findings provide valuable insights into reserve
mobilization and metabolic processes during early germination of A. procera and
underscore the importance of genetic variation among seed sources. Further
research on associated enzymatic activities is recommended to clarify the
mechanisms underlying these biochemical changes.
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