Variation In The Protein Level Of Different Accession Of Bambara Groundnut

ABSRACT

Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean L.) is a protein rich legumes, with food security

potential. The nine (9) accessions of the Bambara Groundnut were obtained from ational

Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (I'TACGRAB) Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria.

These were accessed for their genetic and phylogenic relatedness through electrophoresis of the

seed's proteins. Protein characterization with standard gel marker revealed that the 9 accessions

contained proteins (Bovine Serum Albumin, Oval Albumin, Pepsinogen, Trypsin and Lysozyme)

with molecular weight ranging from 66kda and above, 45-65kda,33-44kda,24-33kda, 14-23kda

respectively. All the accessions as BSA, Oval Albumin and Pepsinogen in common. The study revealed intra- specific similarities genetic diversity in protein contents among the 9 accessions.