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Universal barcoding regions, rbcL, matK and trnH-psbA do not discriminate Cinnamomum species in Sri Lanka.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Chandrasekara C H W M R Bhagya, Naranpanawa D Nathasha U, Bandusekara B Supun, Pushpakumara D K N G, Wijesundera D Siril A, Bandaranayake Pradeepa C G
Abstract excerpt
The genus Cinnamomum consists of about 250 species spread globally. Out of these, C. verum (C. zeylanicum), also known as true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon, has gained worldwide attention due to its culinary uses and medicinal values. Sri Lanka is the largest true cinnamon producer in the world and accounts for about 80-90% of global production. Other than the cultivated species, Sri Lankan natural vegetation is...
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