Article
Assembling and Characterizing a Comprehensive Echinacea Germplasm Collection
Trends in New Crops and New Uses
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Disciplines
Conference
Fifth National Symposium: New Crops and New Uses: Strength in Diversity
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2002
Conference Title
Fifth National Symposium: New Crops and New Uses: Strength in Diversity
Conference Date
November 10-13, 2001
Geolocation
(33.7489954, -84.3879824)
Abstract
During the 1990s, the popularity of the genus Echinacea Moench (Asteraceae) as a dietary supplement in the United States increased markedly, as the general public learned of its possible efficacy in fighting colds and other illnesses (Bauer and Wagner 1991; Li 1998). Plant and medical scientists responded to this phenomenon by increasing their efforts to understand the biology, cultivation, and pharmacology of these plants. Unfortunately, very few well-documented living collections of Echinacea were readily available to support that research. Well-documented germplasm collections could also be used to broaden the genetic base of ornamental Echinacea cultivars, which are widely cultivated as attractive landscape perennials.
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Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Mark P. Widrlechner and Kathleen A. McKeown. "Assembling and Characterizing a Comprehensive Echinacea Germplasm Collection" Atlanta, GeorgiaTrends in New Crops and New Uses (2002) p. 506 - 508 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mark_widrlechner/113/
This is a proceeding from Fifth National Symposium: New Crops and New Uses: Strength in Diversity (2002): 506.