Table 3 The content of seed 11S globulins and the copy number of their genes
Group | Species | Seed storage protein1 | 11S globulins2 | No. of genes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
dicot | Arabidopsis thaliana | 30-40% | major component | 4 |
| Â | Glycine max | ~40% | ~40% | 6 |
| Â | Cucumis sativus | ~35% | major component | 6 |
| Â | Populus trichocarpa | major component | unknown | 7 |
| Â | Ricinus communis | ~40% | ~75% | 11 |
monocot | Brachypodium distachyon | < 10% | ~60% | 6 |
| Â | Oryza sativa | < 10% | ~70% | 12 |
| Â | Setaria italica | ~10% | minor component | 2 |
| Â | Zea mays | ~7% | minor component | 1 |
| Â | Sorghum bicolor | < 10% | minor component | 1 |