supported by the Scientific and Technological Project of Hebei Province of China:Studies on the Collection,Classification and Preservation of the endangered and Unadulterated Drug Germplasm Resources (grant no. 07276410D);as well as the project in 'Creation of Major New Drugs' under the National Major Projects for Science and Technology:Standards For Seeds,Seedlings and Planting (Breeding) of Medicinal Plants (grant no.2009ZX09308-002)
Unresolved controversies concerning the classification of the monotypic genus Perilla L. have hindered the complete understanding and subsequent sustainable use of these vital food, oil, and medicinal plants to their ...