- Program:
- Urban Barcode Project
- Year:
- 2011-12
- Research Topic:
- Food fraud
- Taxonomic Group Studied:
- Plants
Project:
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Using Barcode to Identify the Content of Herbal Products
- Students:
- Bobby Glover, Mary Acheampong, Marisa VanBrakle
- School:
- Hostos-Lincoln Academy, The Bronx
- Mentors:
- Allison Granberry
Abstract:
This proposal will examine herbal products listed within the Chinese pharmacopeia for accuracy of ingredients as they are identified when sold. A single rbcl gene will be processed and examine for accuracy of identification. It will also allow test products from the same company, but different lots to ensure the consistency of ingredients.
