Species specific DNA sequences and their utilization in identification of viola species and authentication of banafsha by polymerase chain reaction

摘要

This invention relates to Viola specific DNA sequences and methods for identification of Viola species using the said sequences. The invention also relates to a method for detection of adulteration in 'banafsha' by polymerase chain reaction method. Particularly this invention relates to a very sensitive, accurate and efficient method for identification of Viola species from even the powdered form of the plant or its admixtures with other plant species. More particularly, the method is designed to test the genuineness of 'banafsha'.