Taxonomic Identification and Molecular DNA Barcoding of Collected Wild-Growing Orchids Used Traditionally for Salep Production

Molecular DNA barcoding combined with botanical taxonomy can be used for the identification and conservation of collected Greek orchids used for salep production as well as in the regulation of fair salep trade. A modified CTAB protocol was used for DNA extraction, amplification of barcoding regions...

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Main Authors: Aphrodite Tsaballa, George Kelesidis, Nikos Krigas, Virginia Sarropoulou, Panagiotis Bagatzounis, Katerina Grigoriadou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/17/3038