Population authentication of the traditional medicinal plant Cassia tora L. based on ISSR markers and FTIR analysis.

ABSTRACT: Cassia tora is a plant of medicinal importance. Medicinal plants from different localities are believed to differ in their therapeutic potency. In this study, six populations of C. tora with different eco-geographical origins were investigated genotypically (ISSR) and phytochemically (FTIR) to establish an integrated approach for population discrimination and authentication of the origin of this medicinal herb. CHS gene expression analysis and determination of flavonoid content were carried out to substantiate the study. A total of 19 population-specific authentication bands were observed in 11 ISSR fingerprints. Authentication codes were generated using six highly polymorphic bands, including three authentication bands. FTIR spectra revealed that the peaks at wavenumber 1623 cm^-1

SUBMITTER: Kumar V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6048050 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature