2020
DOI: 10.1101/2020.07.15.204073
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The ITS region provides a reliable DNA barcode for identifying reishi/lingzhi (Ganoderma) from herbal supplements

Abstract: The dietary supplement industry is a growing enterprise, valued at over $100 billion by 2025 yet, a recent study revealed that up to 60% of herbal supplements may have substituted ingredients not listed on their labels, some with harmful contaminants. Substituted ingredients make rigorous quality control testing a necessary aspect in the production of supplements. Traditionally, species have been verified morphologically or biochemically, but this is not possible for all species if the identifying characterist… Show more

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