Abstract
The viviparous buds of mangroves were found to contain starch in amounts up to 28% on a dry basis. The starch granules existed separately, being inserted between cellulosic fibers of the tissue. The starch granules were ellipsoidal or oval of ca . 10-8 x 5-3 tCm, depending on the kind of mangroves. The viviparous buds were examined for alcohol fermentation after steeping in hot water and crushing mechanically. Glucoamylase and pectic enzymes were added to the mash for saccharification of starch and maceration of the crushed tissue, respectively. The starch in the viviparous buds were fermented to alcohol, but a satisfactory fermentation efficiency was not obtained. From the facts that the tissue of viviparous buds is tough to treat and contains tannic substance, the processing for alcohol fermentation is discussed .
