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Waters Pico-Tag System

Subcategory: biochemical
Standard reference: Heinrikson and Meredith 1984; White et al. 1986
Papers: 2 | Mentions: 3

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Description

Standardized biochemical assays for quantifying protein, lipid, and carbohydrate content in pollen samples. Uses Bradford assay for proteins and sulfo-phospho-vanillin and anthrone-sulfuric acid assays for lipids and carbohydrates respectively.

Typical Equipment

  • CB Protein Assay kit (G-Bioscience)
  • spectrophotometer
  • sulfo-phospho-vanillin assay materials
  • anthrone-sulfuric acid assay materials
  • ultra-cold freezer (-70°C to -80°C)
  • analytical balance

Output Measurements

  • protein content
  • lipid content
  • carbohydrate content
  • macronutrient ratios

Papers Using This Protocol (2)

article

Nutrient niche dynamics among wild pollinators

2025Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciencesusing
article

Understanding pollen specialization in mason bees: a case study of six species

2021Oecologiausing