Research Article | Published: 01 June 2011

Molecular Characterization of the differences between Santalum Album L.  and its Adulterant, Osyris Wightiana Wall.  Ex Wight using RAPD Markers

M. Parvathy, C. Anupama and M. Balasundaran

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 18 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 91-94 | 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2011-FL9SVC | Cite this article

Abstract

An inevitable cosmetic of the elite, Sandalwood oil, otherwise called the ‘liquid gold’ is extracted from the roots and wood of Sandalwood. But owing to a greater market value in the indigenous and international markets, it is getting increasingly adulterated by species like Osyris wightiana. To differentiate between both, various techniques are available. In this paper, a simpler and useful technique to distinguish between Santalum album and Osyris wightiana has been described. The technique of RAPD has been used and has been shown to effectively distinguish genotypically, Sandal and Osyris.

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Parvathy, M., Anupama, C. and Balasundaran, M., 2011. Molecular Characterization of the differences between Santalum Album L.  and its Adulterant, Osyris Wightiana Wall.  Ex Wight using RAPD Markers. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 18(2), pp.91-94. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2011-FL9SVC

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2011

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