- The paper emphasizes the importance of standards for seeds and seedlings of Chinese materia medica in relation to production, quality control, and management.
- It provides a thorough summary of various standards (international, national, industry, local, and group) related to these seeds and seedlings that were established before 2020.
- The study suggests that these standards need to be systematic, professional, and feasible to support sustainable development within the Chinese materia medica industry.
A study analyzed the contents of 21 elements in the roots of four Bupleurum L. germplasms using soil samples from seven different regions, employing ICP-MS/ICP-AES methods for accurate measurement.
Results indicated that the levels of potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and sodium (Na) were primarily influenced by the specific germplasms, while iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and other trace elements were largely affected by soil types.
The findings suggest that different germplasms and soil compositions significantly impact the levels of medicinal compounds in Bupleurum L., providing valuable insights for selecting the optimal germplasm and soil for cultivating high-quality plants.