- Molecular fingerprinting – genetic identification of plants (populations, landraces, varieties)
- Purity testing and certification of plant propagating material (e.g., seeds, rhizomes etc.)
- Detection of impurities – adulteration by other plant species in products with increased added value (e.g., herbal medicines and food supplements) using molecular markers and DNA barcoding.
- Genetic characterization of traditional varieties using molecular markers and morphological descriptors for varietal identification and registration as material of protected designation of origin (PDO) or protected geographical indication (PGI).
- Pedigree analysis
