Trade in Zambian Edible Orchids—DNA Barcoding Reveals the Use of Unexpected Orchid Taxa for <i>Chikanda</i>

Trade in Zambian Edible Orchids—DNA Barcoding Reveals the Use of Unexpected Orchid Taxa for <i>Chikanda</i>

In Zambia, wild edible terrestrial orchids are used to produce a local delicacy called <i>chikanda</i>, which has become increasingly popular throughout the country. Commercialization puts orchid populations in Zambia and neighbouring countries at risk of overharvesting. Hitherto, no stu...

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Main Authors: Sarina Veldman, Seol-Jong Kim, Tinde R. van Andel, Maria Bello Font, Ruth E. Bone, Benny Bytebier, David Chuba, Barbara Gravendeel, Florent Martos, Geophat Mpatwa, Grace Ngugi, Royd Vinya, Nicholas Wightman, Kazutoma Yokoya, Hugo J. de Boer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
CITES
chikanda
conservation
DNA barcoding
orchids
species identification
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/9/12/595

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