14C- leucine incorporation, amino acid composition, protein and Ca2+ contents in pods, pericarps and seeds of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) cultivars (JL-24 and K-1) were examined during pod development 14c- Leucine incorporation increased in the pods during pod development in both the varieties. Quantitative and qualitative differences were observed in the amino acid composition, daring pod development. The total protein content increased in the pods and decreased in the pericarps. Both the cultivars maintained higher levels of Ca2+ content in the seeds than the pods and pericarps. The cv. JL-24 appears to be more efficient in accumulation of amino acids and synthesis of protein during pod development.
