DNA-Based Herbal Teas’ Authentication: An ITS2 and <i>psbA-trnH</i> Multi-Marker DNA Metabarcoding Approach

Medicinal plants have been widely used in traditional medicine due to their therapeutic properties. Although they are mostly used as herbal infusion and tincture, employment as ingredients of food supplements is increasing. However, fraud and adulteration are widespread issues. In our study, we aime...

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Main Authors: Jessica Frigerio, Giulia Agostinetto, Valerio Mezzasalma, Fabrizio De Mattia, Massimo Labra, Antonia Bruno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/10/2120