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Dr. Daniel Packer introduces Ephedra, a genus of plants traditionally used to the production of medicines. The national Ephedra collection is maintained at the National Arid Land Plant Genetic Resources Unit (NALPGRU) in Parlier, California.
NALPGRU is an important part of the USDA National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS). Funding for this video was provided by USDA-Agricultural Research Service, with additional support from Colorado State University. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Dr. Daniel Packer introduces Ephedra, a genus of plants traditionally used to the production of medicines. The national Ephedra collection is maintained at the National Arid Land Plant Genetic Resources Unit (NALPGRU) in Parlier, California.
NALPGRU is an important part of the USDA National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS). Funding for this video was provided by USDA-Agricultural Research Service, with additional support from Colorado State University. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.










