The topics of this joint exchange programme are all related to a specific plant genus of commercial interest and its taxonomy (Taxonomy of the Genus Digitalis), the propagation and investigation of endangered species of this plant genus (Plant Tissue Culture), the natural products used in medicine occurring in Digitalis plants (Therapeutic Use of Cardenolides), and the isolation, structure elucidation and biological testing of some of the rare but pharmacological relevant cardenolides (Reference and Bulk Substances).
