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Characterization of 15 polymorphic microsatellite loci for Cephalotaxus oliveri (Cephalotaxaceae), a conifer of medicinal importance.
International journal of molecular sciences - 1 Jan 2012
Miao Yingchun, Lang Xuedong, Li Shuaifeng, Su Jianrong, Wang Yuehua
Abstract excerpt
Cephalotaxus oliveri is a scarce medicinal conifer endemic to the south central region of China and Vietnam. A small fragmented population presently exists due to anthropogenic disturbance. C. oliveri has been used for its alkaloids harringtonine and homoharringtonine, which are effective against leucocythemia and lymphadenosarcoma. Monoecious plants have been detected in nature, although they were understood to...
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