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Proteomic Analysis of Starch Biosynthesis in Maize Seeds
Author(s) -
Niu Liangjie,
Ding Huiying,
Zhang Jinghua,
Wang Wei
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
starch ‐ stärke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.62
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1521-379X
pISSN - 0038-9056
DOI - 10.1002/star.201800294
Subject(s) - endosperm , starch , biosynthesis , proteomics , biochemistry , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , enzyme , gene
Maize starch is an important agricultural commodity that serves as food, feed, and a raw material for industrial purposes. Starch biosynthesis in maize endosperm is an essential process for maize productivity under changing environmental conditions. However, the molecular mechanism underlying starch synthesis during maize endosperm development remains largely unknown. Recently, proteomic analyses of starch synthesis in maize seeds have produced large amounts of data, which significantly add to our understanding of maize starch biosynthesis and facilitate knowledge‐based maize improvements. In this review, the current knowledge on starch biosynthesis in maize endosperm is introduced, key aspects of protein extraction for proteomic analysis of maize starch biosynthesis are discussed, and the recent proteomic findings are summarized. A model outlining the roles of specific enzymes is then proposed. The important role of proteomics in identifying the key proteins involved in starch biosynthesis is highlighted in order to further the understanding of the complex mechanisms underlying maize starch biosynthesis.