Genetical identification of Akebia and Aristolochia species by using Pyrosequencing.

This study was performed to determine if Akebia and Aristolochia species (Akebia quinata Decaisne and Aristolochia manshuriensis Kom.) could be identified by genetic analysis of Pyrosequencing method, which is used to assess genetic variation. The Pyrosequencing results of Akebia and Aristolochia species showed different patterns. The Pyrosequencing analysis of A. quinata Decaisne was very different compared with that of A. manshuriensis Kom. Pyrosequencing analyses might be able to identify the Akebia and Aristolochia species.