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DNA barcoding of Panax species.
Planta medica - 1 Jan 2011
Zuo Yunjuan, Chen Zhongjian, Kondo Katsuhiko, Funamoto Tsuneo, Wen Jun, Zhou Shiliang
Abstract excerpt
Ginsengs (Panax, Araliaceae) are among the plants best known for their medicinal properties. Many ginseng species are endangered due to over-exploitation of natural resources - a situation difficult to remedy while there are no reliable, practical methods for species identification. We screened eleven candidate DNA barcoding loci to establish an accurate and effective Panax species identification system, both for...
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