Abstract
The Ginkgo biloba tree (Fig. 1) is the only living species of the order Ginkgoales, whose ancestry has been traced to the Jurassic period (Major 1967). The tree does not reproduce before 20 years of age and continues to be productive for over 1000 years (Major 1967). This long time span from one generation to another may minimize genetic mutation. The tree is well adapted to temperate climates, grows slowly (3–5 m every 10 years), and is tolerant of pollution (Michel 1986). It is free from many insect and disease problems and is physically durable (Major 1967). This plant was recorded in the oldest Chinese medicinal literature, about 2800 B.C., for use in decoction and plaster (Michel 1986).
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Carrier, J., Chauret, N., Neufeld, R., Archambault, J. (1994). Ginkgo biloba L. (Maiden Hair Tree): In Vitro Culture and the Formation of Ginkgolides. In: Bajaj, Y.P.S. (eds) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants VI. Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry, vol 26. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-57970-7_9
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