Identification and Differentiation between Hoodia gordonii (Masson) Sweet ex Decne., Opuntia ficus indica (L.) P. Miller, and Related Hoodia Species Using Microscopy and PCR

Hoodia gordonii, an appetite suppressant, is used extensively as a botanical dietary supplement. Microscopy and molecular genetic procedures are provided for identification and differentiation between H. gordonii, Opuntia ficus indica, and other related Hoodia species.

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