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Molecular database for classifying Shorea species (Dipterocarpaceae) and techniques for checking the legitimacy of timber and wood products.
Journal of plant research - 1 Jan 2011
Tsumura Yoshihiko, Kado Tomoyuki, Yoshida Kazumasa, Abe Hisashi, Ohtani Masato, Taguchi Yuriko, Fukue Yoko, Tani Naoki, Ueno Saneyoshi, Yoshimura Kensuke, Kamiya Koichi, Harada Ko, Takeuchi Yayoi, Diway Bibian, Finkeldey Reiner, Na'iem Mohamad, Indrioko Sapto, Ng Kevin Kit Siong, Muhammad Norwati, Lee Soon Leong
Abstract excerpt
The extent of tropical forest has been declining, due to over-exploitation and illegal logging activities. Large quantities of unlawfully extracted timber and other wood products have been exported, mainly to developed countries. As part of the export monitoring effort, we have developed methods for extracting and analyzing DNA from wood products, such as veneers and sawn timbers made from dipterocarps, in order...
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