Project Number: 6435-41000-096-07
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Jan 01, 2005
End Date: Dec 31, 2009

Objective:
To develop improved methods to separate cottonseed glands from cottonseed and facilitate large-scale isolation of gossypol. To develop novel gossypol chemistries to improve analytical methods and to support bioactivity studies. To provide gossypol analytical services or support as needed.

Approach:
Cottonseed will be milled to free pigment glands. Glands will be recovered with a vibratory table. Gossypol will be isolated from the separated glands and characterized. Chemical modification will be studied to improve analytical detection of the compound and to improve biological activity.