DNA Barcoding for Minor Crops and Food Traceability
Joint Authors
Sandionigi, Anna
Galimberti, Andrea
Labra, Massimo
Bruno, Antonia
Mezzasalma, Valerio
De Mattia, Fabrizio
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This outlook paper addresses the problem of the traceability of minor crops.
These kinds of cultivations consist in a large number of plants locally distributed with a modest production in terms of cultivated acreage and quantity of final product.
Because of globalization, the diffusion of minor crops is increasing due to their benefit for human health or their use as food supplements.
Such a phenomenon implies a major risk for species substitution or uncontrolled admixture of manufactured plant products with severe consequences for the health of consumers.
The need for a reliable identification system is therefore essential to evaluate the quality and provenance of minor agricultural products.
DNA-based techniques can help in achieving this mission.
In particular, the DNA barcoding approach has gained a role of primary importance thanks to its universality and versatility.
Here, we present the advantages in the use of DNA barcoding for the characterization and traceability of minor crops based on our previous or ongoing studies at the ZooPlantLab (Milan, Italy).
We also discuss how DNA barcoding may potentially be transferred from the laboratory to the food supply chain, from field to table.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Galimberti, Andrea& Labra, Massimo& Sandionigi, Anna& Bruno, Antonia& Mezzasalma, Valerio& De Mattia, Fabrizio. 2014. DNA Barcoding for Minor Crops and Food Traceability. Advances in Agriculture،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Galimberti, Andrea…[et al.]. DNA Barcoding for Minor Crops and Food Traceability. Advances in Agriculture No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Galimberti, Andrea& Labra, Massimo& Sandionigi, Anna& Bruno, Antonia& Mezzasalma, Valerio& De Mattia, Fabrizio. DNA Barcoding for Minor Crops and Food Traceability. Advances in Agriculture. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501704
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501704