Genetic diversity and chemical variability of Lippia spp. (Verbenaceae).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The genus Lippia comprises 150 species, most of which have interesting medicinal properties. Lippia sidoides (syn. L. origanoides) exhibits strong antimicrobial activity and is included in the phytotherapy program implemented by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Since species of Lippia are morphologically very similar, conventional taxonomic methods are sometimes insufficient for the unambiguous identification of plant material that is required for the production of certified phytomedicines. Therefore, genetic and chemical analysis with chemotype identification will contribute to a better characterization of Lippia species.

Methods

Amplified Length Polymorphism and Internal Transcribed Spacer molecular markers were applied to determine the plants' genetic variabil

SUBMITTER: Almeida MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6186075 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature