Determination of protein content in selected plants

An abstract of the research paper presented to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, in partial requirement on the course DVT 55204 – Research Project Plant proteins have always been one of the top protein sources consumed by farm animals throughout the years. Determination of protein content in selected plant extract can help us in providing information regarding the amount of protein available in each plant. This is a pilot study in determination of protein content in selected plant hexane extract. The selected plants used in this study are Alpinia galangal, Curcuma spp. and Musa spp. leaves. Bradford method for protein quantification was used to measure the level of protein. Based on the result obtained, Curcuma spp. has the highest concentration of protein at 19, 000 ng/mL. Then, followed by A. galangal at 17, 000 ng/mL and Musa spp. leaves has the lowest value at – 20, 000 ng/L. These plants protein content can help to provide us information regarding suitability of these plants as substitutes for other plant protein in animal’s feed.
Keywords: Protein Content, Hexane Extract, Plants