Projektnummer

0055047

Zusammenfassung

Croton membranaceus and Cryptolepis sanguinolenta are two medicinal plant species with restricted distribution in the West Africa region that are on the verge of extinction. Root extracts of Croton membranaceus are used to treat measles and urine retention problems, while Cryptolepis sanguinolenta have been found to have anti-malarial, anti-microbial and anti-hyperglycemic properties. The goal of this project is to identify populations with high bioactive compounds, assess genetic diversity and develop propagation and cultivation protocols for their domestication. The concentration of ...