Integrated Analysis for Identifying Radix Astragali and Its Adulterants Based on DNA Barcoding

Radix Astragali is a popular herb used in traditional Chinese medicine for its proimmune and antidiabetic properties. However, methods are needed to help distinguish Radix Astragali from its varied adulterants. DNA barcoding is a widely applicable molecular method used to identify medicinal plants....

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Main Authors: Zheng, Sihao, Liu, Dewang, Ren, Weiguang, Fu, Juan, Huang, Linfang, Chen, Shilin
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4160622/