ROBUST CTAB-ACTIVATED CHARCOAL PROTOCOL FOR PLANT DNA EXTRACTION

Robust CTAB-activated charcoal protocol for plant DNA extraction

DNA extracted from plants rich in polyphenols and/or polysaccharides is often problematic when subjected to polymerase chain reaction, especially when mature tissues are used for DNA extraction.In order to overcome the problems associated with poor-quality DNA extracted from such plant samples, a protocol has been developed, availing on a high salt

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Impact of Daily Consumption of Iron Fortified Ready-to-Eat Cereal and Pumpkin Seed Kernels (Cucurbita pepo L.) on Serum Iron in Adult Women

Background: The objective of this study was to consider the effectiveness of consumption of iron fortified ready-to-eat cereal and pumpkin seed kernels as two sources of dietary iron on status of iron nutrition and response of hematological characteristics of women at reproductive ages.Methods: Eight healthy female, single or non pregnant subjects,

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