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Barcoding of Atropa Belladonna’s DNA: A Systemic Review
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: Received: 6 March 2024 / Approved: 7 March 2024 / Online: 7 March 2024 (10:47:04 CET)
How to cite: Odah, M. Barcoding of Atropa Belladonna’s DNA: A Systemic Review. Preprints 2024, 2024030443. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0443.v1 Odah, M. Barcoding of Atropa Belladonna’s DNA: A Systemic Review. Preprints 2024, 2024030443. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0443.v1
Abstract
Barcoding of DNA is a species identification technique that utilizes a small DNA fragment from a specific gene or genes known as "sequencing." The idea behind DNA barcoding is that a single sequence can be used to specifically identify an organism to species by comparison with a reference library of these DNA sections. Herbal adulteration can be monitored using DNA barcodes that utilize medicinal plants such as Atropa belladonna. Because it is challenging to distinguish between species solely based on morphology, other plants belonging to the same genus are replacing it in trade. Such replacement with plants not utilized for medical purposes could have negative side effects. Also, Atropa belladonna's positive effects can be completely lost. Taxonomists also have trouble distinguishing the genuine Atropa belladonna plant from cultivated items. As a result, DNA barcoding can now be used to overcome this challenge. The development of DNA barcodes may help with trade control, which protects and conserves endangered species from export outside of the country due to their economic and biological significance. In this review, we discuss the DNA barcoding of Atropa belladonna plant in the medicinal plants field.
Keywords
DNA, Atropa belladonna, Barcoding, Adulteration, Sequencing.
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
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