Genetic Diversity and Identification of Vietnamese Paphiopedilum Species Using DNA Sequences.

ABSTRACT: Paphiopedilum is among the most popular ornamental orchid genera due to its unique slipper flowers and attractive leaf coloration. Most of the Paphiopedilum species are in critical danger due to over-exploitation. They were listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which prevents their being traded across borders. While most Paphiopedilum species are distinctive, owing to their respective flowers, their vegetative features are more similar and undistinguished. Hence, the conservation of these species is challenging, as most traded specimins are immature and non-flowered. An urgent need exists for effective identification methods to prevent further illegal trading of Paphiopedilum species. DNA bar

SUBMITTER: Vu HT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7168009 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature