Tob. Sci., 1975, 19-50, p. 139-141, ISSN.0082-4523
Determination of α-amylase activity in flue-cured tobacco using a chromogenic substrate
Eastern Regional Research Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
The activity of α-amylase in flue-cured tobacco was determined using a sensitive chromogenic substrate. In analysis of an NC 95 tobacco sample, more enzyme activity was found following flue-curing than was present in the green leaf. Studies of the...