Genetic identification of the Putre’s oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) by ITS and microsatellites, a species recognized in Chile with Seal of Origin

Abstract

Putre´s oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) is a variety of oregano that grown in the Arica-Parinacota Region. Its organoleptic attributes and unique production conditions have earned it a certification with Geographical Indication (GI). However, the demands of the markets require a scientific-technological support for identification and authentication of materials. In this context, was proposed to identify Putre's oregano by phylogenetic relationships based on the use of molecular markers SSR and "DNA Barcode". The results showed that when comparing materials from different sources of Putre´s oregano versus information from certified germplasms and GenBank sequences, added to the analysis with nuclear genetic markers, Putre´s oregano corresponds to the species Origanum vulgare L. subsp virens. This precise identification will support the correct differentiation and authentication of this genotype, serving in addition to supporting the GI.