Most forest tree species exhibit high levels of genetic diversity that can be used to trace the
origin of living plants or their products such as timber and processed wood. Recent progress …

Rapid, sensitive, and timely diagnostics are essential for protecting plants from pathogens.
Commonly, PCR techniques are used in laboratories for highly sensitive detection of …

Sternberg and Wagner (this issue) propose to add two new constructs to existing theory of
human ability:“practical intelligence" and “tacit knowledge." Practical intelligence is simply a …

Illegal logging is one of the main causes of ongoing worldwide deforestation and needs to
be eradicated. The trade in illegal timber and wood products creates market disadvantages …

Abstract Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg is an evergreen tree and produces agarwood used
for incense and as a uniquely precious medicine. It is in danger of disappearing due to …

Rapid and accurate identification of endangered species is a critical component of
biosurveillance and conservation management, and potentially policing illegal trades …

Combatting illegal timber trade requires forensic tools that independently verify claimed
geographic origin of timber. Chemical and genetic wood characteristics are potentially …

About 7% of the US population reports using botanical dietary supplements. Increased use
of such supplements has led to discussions related to their authenticity and quality. Reports …

Main conclusion A method for extraction of wood DNA and a strategy for designing high-
resolution barcodes for wood were developed. Ycf1b was the prioritized barcode to resolve …

DNA barcoding technology has emerged as one of the most promising tools available to
identify timber at the species level, contributing to the monitoring of the timber trade and the …