title: Effect of genetic and climatic variability on the metabolic profiles of black gram (Vigna mungo L.) seeds and sprouts.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Black gram is becoming increasingly of interest for consumers worldwide. The metabolomics have been conducted to reflect the life history of each individual plant. The metabolic pattern of black gram seeds and sprouts was profiled to investigate genetic and climatic influences on a broad range of chemical constituents.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Distinct differences in metabolite profiles among three black gram varieties for both intact seeds and sprouts were observed. The differential impact of climate on metabolite profiles of the variety Chai Nat 80 during both dry and rainy seasons was investigated. Univariate statistical analysis demonstrated that greater maturity due to adequate moisture in the rainy season led to a higher content of nutritionally relevant polar metabolites, whereas the dry season resulted in a high relative amount of storage lipid because of immaturity due to insufficient rain and water supply.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The investigation confirmed the potential of metabolite profiling to assist in breeding and farming practices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Kriskamol
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Na Jom
authors.forename: Wasaporn
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Chanput
authors.forename: Sumana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ngampongsai
mesh_terms: D000383:Agriculture / Q000379:methods; D001947:Breeding; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D002980:Climate; D055442:Metabolome; D027805:Phaseolus / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics* / Q000254:growth & development; D036226:Seedlings / Q000737:chemistry*; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry*
keywords: Vigna mungo L; black gram; metabolite profiling; principal component analysis (PCA)