Molecular identification, genetic diversity, and secondary structure predictions of Physalis species using ITS2 DNA barcoding
Our study demonstrated that ITS2 is a potential DNA barcode for effective identification and discrimination of Physalis species. The results of this study provide insights into the scientific basis of species identification, safe utilization, genetic conservation and future breeding strategies for this important nutritional and medicinal plant species.
Authors
- Katherine Pere
- Kenneth Mburu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8621-6202)
- Edward Muge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6332-6874)
- Evans N. Nyaboga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9467-975X)
- John M. Wagacha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1694-0860)
Institutions
- University of Nairobi (KE)
- South Eastern Kenya University (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Plant Biology
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05889-6
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.86
Funders
- Centre for Biotechnology and Bioengineering