Urban Barcode Project Team Herbal Detection, Consumer Protection
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.

Poster:

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