Micro-morphological
and molecular characterization of Centella asiatica germplasm collected in Vietnam
and Laos
Hai Thi Hong Truong, Nhi Thi Hoang Ho, Han Ngoc Ho and Thao Xuan Hoang
Res. J. Biotech.; Vol. 20(8); 1-8;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/208rjbt0108; (2025)
Abstract
Pennywort (Centella asiatica) is a commonly grown vegetable in India, Vietnam and
other parts of Asia. Large variations exists in terms of morphology, phytochemical
contents and genetics of C. asiatica collected from different geographical regions.
However, micromorphological traits have rarely been studied in C. asiatica germplasm.
In this study, micromophological traits were extensively studied. Large variations
were observed which corroborated with the diversity of C. asiatica accessions. Genetic
variations were studied using ITS, matK and trnH-psbA markers.
