Papaver somniferum, commonly known as opium poppy, is the source of natural opiates,
which are used as analgesics or as precursors in the creation of semi-synthetic opioids such …

Simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers in the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) were
identified from an expressed sequence tag (EST) database comprised of 20,340 sequences …

Papaver somniferum L. is cultivated for its edible seeds and for the production of alkaloids. A
serious problem in seed trade and processing is the intentional mixing of excellent food …

The proper identification of illicit plants such as Papaver somniferum L (opium poppy) is
important for law enforcement agencies. The identification of opium poppy was presently …

The opium poppy, Papaver somniferum L., is a forensically important plant due to the
medicinal and illegal uses for the milky latex stored in the pods. This latex contains the …

This study is the first to report the successful development of a method to extract opium
poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) DNA from heroin samples. Determining of the source of an …

The opium poppy acts as an important natural pain reliever but is also responsible for
increased rates of severe drug abuse and addiction owing to its characteristic psychoactive …

Papaver somniferum L.(opium poppy) is the original plant of heroin, which is a major
narcotic drug, and this plant has brought great harm to human health. However, the ban on …

Opium poppy, a member of the Papaveraceae family, is an ancient herbaceous plant and
well-known medical resource in the pharmaceutical industry. However, opium poppies are …

Simple Summary The identification and characterization of illicit plant species such as
Papaver somniferum L.(opium poppy) are essential in order for law enforcement agencies to …