Quantitative duplex real-time polymerase chain reaction assay with TaqMan probe detects and quantifies Crocodylus porosus in food chain and traditional medicines

• Main Authors: Ahmad Nizar, Nina Naquiah, Hossain, Motalib, Sultana, Sharmin, Ahamad, Mohamad Nasiruddin, Johan, Mohd Rafie, Ali, Md. Eaqub
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2019
• Subjects: QD Chemistry; QH Natural history; S Agriculture (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/24359/; https://doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2019.1584407

Consumption and exploitation of crocodiles have been rampant for their exotic, nutritive and medicinal attributes. These depredations are alarming and although they have continued to be monitored by wildlife and conservation agencies, unlawful trading of crocodiles shows an increasing trend worldwid...