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Chapter 21 Applicability of start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism markers in determining genetic diversity in medicinal and aromatic plants

  • Yeter Çilesiz ORCID logo , Uzma Nadeem and Tolga Karaköy
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
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Abstract

Medicinal and aromatic plants hold critical importance in agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical sectors globally due to their diverse applications and significant economic value. These plants possess remarkable potential in terms of their adaptability to environmental stresses, diverse secondary metabolite profiles, and their role in biodiversity conservationbiodiversity conservation. Identifying genetic diversitygenetic diversity in medicinal and aromatic plants is not only crucial for ensuring their sustainable utilization but also facilitates the development of effective conservation strategies and the preservation of genetic resources for future generations. This chapter comprehensively discusses the applicability of start codon targetedstart codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism markers in assessing genetic diversity in medicinal and aromatic plants. SCoT markers, which target coding regions surrounding translation start codons, are recognized as a method capable of detecting polymorphisms. This approach has gained widespread usage in recent years due to its high reproducibility and the generation of meaningful molecular data for genetic diversity studies. In this chapter, the fundamental principles of SCoT markers, their role in molecular biology, and a comparative analysis with other molecular marker techniques are elaborated upon, along with case studies showcasing their applications in medicinal and aromatic plants. Furthermore, the advantages of SCoT markers in genetic diversity analyses and their technical limitations are critically examined. This information serves as a valuable resource for researchers in molecular biology and genetics, as well as scientists focusing on medicinal and aromatic plants.

Abstract

Medicinal and aromatic plants hold critical importance in agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical sectors globally due to their diverse applications and significant economic value. These plants possess remarkable potential in terms of their adaptability to environmental stresses, diverse secondary metabolite profiles, and their role in biodiversity conservationbiodiversity conservation. Identifying genetic diversitygenetic diversity in medicinal and aromatic plants is not only crucial for ensuring their sustainable utilization but also facilitates the development of effective conservation strategies and the preservation of genetic resources for future generations. This chapter comprehensively discusses the applicability of start codon targetedstart codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism markers in assessing genetic diversity in medicinal and aromatic plants. SCoT markers, which target coding regions surrounding translation start codons, are recognized as a method capable of detecting polymorphisms. This approach has gained widespread usage in recent years due to its high reproducibility and the generation of meaningful molecular data for genetic diversity studies. In this chapter, the fundamental principles of SCoT markers, their role in molecular biology, and a comparative analysis with other molecular marker techniques are elaborated upon, along with case studies showcasing their applications in medicinal and aromatic plants. Furthermore, the advantages of SCoT markers in genetic diversity analyses and their technical limitations are critically examined. This information serves as a valuable resource for researchers in molecular biology and genetics, as well as scientists focusing on medicinal and aromatic plants.

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. Part I: Introduction
  4. Chapter 1 The importance of medicinal and aromatic plants for living things 1
  5. Chapter 2 Methods of obtaining drugs from medicinal and aromatic plants 41
  6. Chapter 3 Challenges encountered in growing medicinal and aromatic plants 119
  7. Chapter 4 Medicinal and aromatic plants that are toxic 155
  8. Part II: Effect of stress factors on medicinal and aromatic plants
  9. Chapter 5 Impact of drought stress on the medicinal and aromatic plants’ biochemistry 197
  10. Chapter 6 Impact of salinity stress on medicinal and aromatic plant biotechnology 229
  11. Chapter 7 Impact of heavy metal on the medicinal and aromatic plants’ biochemistry 265
  12. Chapter 8 Metabolic and hormonal responses of medicinal and aromatic plants to abiotic stress 299
  13. Part III: Pharmaceutical use of medicinal plants
  14. Chapter 9 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in burn treatment 327
  15. Chapter 10 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in respiratory diseases 363
  16. Chapter 11 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antioxidant properties 385
  17. Chapter 12 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antibacterial properties 417
  18. Part IV: Uses of medicinal and aromatic plants in other areas
  19. Chapter 13 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in cosmetics 457
  20. Chapter 14 Edible medicinal and aromatic plants 491
  21. Chapter 15 The mysteries of Moroccan nature: aromatic plants and their therapeutic medicinal properties 513
  22. Chapter 16 The use of medicinal and aromatic plants in aromatherapy 547
  23. Chapter 17 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antioxidant properties 581
  24. Chapter 18 Medicinal and aromatic plants with anti-parasitic properties 611
  25. Chapter 19 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in personal care products 651
  26. Chapter 20 Genotoxic effects of medicinal and aromatic plants 681
  27. Chapter 21 Applicability of start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism markers in determining genetic diversity in medicinal and aromatic plants 707
  28. Index 743
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111469713-021

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. Part I: Introduction
  4. Chapter 1 The importance of medicinal and aromatic plants for living things 1
  5. Chapter 2 Methods of obtaining drugs from medicinal and aromatic plants 41
  6. Chapter 3 Challenges encountered in growing medicinal and aromatic plants 119
  7. Chapter 4 Medicinal and aromatic plants that are toxic 155
  8. Part II: Effect of stress factors on medicinal and aromatic plants
  9. Chapter 5 Impact of drought stress on the medicinal and aromatic plants’ biochemistry 197
  10. Chapter 6 Impact of salinity stress on medicinal and aromatic plant biotechnology 229
  11. Chapter 7 Impact of heavy metal on the medicinal and aromatic plants’ biochemistry 265
  12. Chapter 8 Metabolic and hormonal responses of medicinal and aromatic plants to abiotic stress 299
  13. Part III: Pharmaceutical use of medicinal plants
  14. Chapter 9 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in burn treatment 327
  15. Chapter 10 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in respiratory diseases 363
  16. Chapter 11 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antioxidant properties 385
  17. Chapter 12 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antibacterial properties 417
  18. Part IV: Uses of medicinal and aromatic plants in other areas
  19. Chapter 13 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in cosmetics 457
  20. Chapter 14 Edible medicinal and aromatic plants 491
  21. Chapter 15 The mysteries of Moroccan nature: aromatic plants and their therapeutic medicinal properties 513
  22. Chapter 16 The use of medicinal and aromatic plants in aromatherapy 547
  23. Chapter 17 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antioxidant properties 581
  24. Chapter 18 Medicinal and aromatic plants with anti-parasitic properties 611
  25. Chapter 19 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in personal care products 651
  26. Chapter 20 Genotoxic effects of medicinal and aromatic plants 681
  27. Chapter 21 Applicability of start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism markers in determining genetic diversity in medicinal and aromatic plants 707
  28. Index 743
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