Cracking DNA barcode of geographically isolated accessions of Sida cordifolia and its adulterant species Sida cordata, Sida rhombifolia, Sida acuta and Abutilon indicum
This study focuses on DNA barcode based authentication and quality control of Sida cordifolia against its adulterant species. Multiple chloroplast and nuclear barcode regions were generated from geographically isolated accessions to support accurate species identification and strengthen reference sequence databases for regulatory, conservation and quality assurance purposes.