Detection of plant-based adulterants in turmeric powder using DNA barcoding

Context: In its powdered form, turmeric [Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae)], a spice of medical importance, is often adulterated lowering its quality. Objective: The study sought to detect plant-based adulterants in traded turmeric powder using DNA barcoding. Materials and methods: Accessions of Curc...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pharmaceutical biology 2015-01, Vol.53 (12), p.1774-1779
Hauptverfasser:	Parvathy, V. A., Swetha, V. P., Sheeja, T. E., Sasikumar, B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cassava Curcuma - genetics Curcuma zedoaria, fillers, ITS, rbcL, reference library, wheat DNA Barcoding, Taxonomic - methods Food Contamination - analysis Plant Extracts - analysis Plant Extracts - genetics Powders Rhizome
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