M.M. Silva-Castro

An optimized protocol for DNA extraction in plants with a high content of secondary metabolites, based on leaves of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir. (Leguminosae)

• S.R. Arruda
• D.G. Pereira
• M.M. Silva-Castro
• M.G. Brito
• A.M. Waldschmidt

Some species are characterized by a high content of tannins, alkaloids, and phenols in their leaves. These secondary metabolites are released during DNA extraction and might hinder molecular studies based on PCR (polymerase chain reaction). To provide an efficient method to extract DNA, Mimosa tenuiflora, an important leguminous plant from Brazilian semiarid region .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039063

DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039063