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  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Pharmacognosy

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  • Accurate identification of medicinal plants is crucial for ensuring the efficacy and safety of traditional medicines.
  • Junci Medulla, a component of traditional Chinese medicine, requires reliable authentication methods.
  • Genetic variations within plant species can complicate identification based on morphology alone.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the Internal Transcribed Spacer 2 (ITS2) region as a DNA barcode for identifying Junci Medulla.
  • To differentiate Junci Medulla from closely related species using molecular techniques.

Summary:

  • The Internal Transcribed Spacer 2 (ITS2) regions of Juncus effuses and related species were amplified and sequenced.
  • Genetic distances were calculated, revealing significantly lower intra-specific distances (0-0.005) compared to inter-specific distances (0.215-0.614).
  • Four distinct identification methods consistently demonstrated that the ITS2 barcode accurately distinguishes J. effuses from its relatives.

Impact:

  • The study establishes the ITS2 region as an efficient and reliable DNA barcode for the authentication of Junci Medulla.
  • This molecular approach enhances the quality control of traditional Chinese medicinal materials.
  • The findings contribute to the broader application of DNA barcoding in pharmacognosy and botanical identification.