Studies on the {beta}-glucosidase System of Trifolium repens L.

Using DEAE-cellulose two distinct ß-glucosidase enzymeshave been identified in white clover; one form is primarilyassociated with the seed, the other with young leaves. Evidenceis presented for the separate nature of ß-glucosidaseand ß-galactosidase activity in dry seed flour andin young leaf tissue. These results are considered in relationto the function of the Li locus in white clover, which is shownto control both ß-glucosidase and ß-galactosidaseactivity in expanding leaves.