Abstract

In this study, characteristics and enzyme activities of Polygalacturonase Purified and Separated from kiwifruit were studied. The study used chemical analysis and computer data analysis methods to make clear the best reaction temperature, best pH value to keep the Polygalacturonase activity and the inhibition activity of Polygalacturonase on certain metal ions were also investigated. The experiments results showed that the best temperature ranges for keeping enzyme activity were 30-50°C and the best pH value ranges were pH4.5-6.5. And the tests also showed that Polygalacturonase has obvious inhibition activities for many metal ions.

Keywords:

Data analysis, kiwifruit, polygalacturonase,

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