Characterization and DNA barcoding of Zambian plant species used as inoculum in the traditional fermentation of Munkoyo; a cereal-based beverage
This study identified three common Munkoyo plant species and demonstrated ITS2 as a robust DNA barcode for their identification. It also established the influence of soil texture on the distribution of these plants, contributing to the understanding of Munkoyo production's biological and environmental determinants.
Authors
- David Chuba
- Eddy J. Smid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6687-5083)
- Gerlinde B. De Deyn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4823-6912)
- Sijmen E. Schoustra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7843-5539)
- Armando Espinoza Banda
- Mubonda Kalumbilo
Institutions
- University of Zambia (ZM)
- Wageningen University & Research (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Plant Biology
- Published
- 2025-02-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-06031-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.43
Funders
- Directorate for Biological Sciences