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Developed and applied DNA barcoding techniques to detect contamination and substitution in North American herbal products, leading to the retraction of a major publication due to the findings.
Contributed to the creation of a large-scale DNA barcode library for vascular plants of Canada, providing a valuable resource for plant identification and conservation efforts.
Utilized DNA barcoding to assess product adulteration in natural health products containing laxative-yielding plants, such as Cassia and Senna, in Southern India.
Combined ethnobotanical knowledge with DNA barcoding to study medicinal plants, including the traditional knowledge of the 'Malasars' in India.
Developed and validated qPCR methods for the identification of specific herbal ingredients, such as *Ginkgo biloba*, to ensure quality and authenticity of natural health products.
Utilized Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) fingerprints and mini DNA markers for authentication of cinnamon species used in food and natural health products.
Published a review on the progress in using DNA barcodes for the identification and classification of medicinal plants, highlighting the importance of this technology.
Dr. Subramanyam Ragupathy is a leading researcher in the application of DNA barcoding and molecular methods for the authentication and quality control of natural health products and botanicals. His work has significantly impacted the detection of adulteration and misidentification in herbal medicine.
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