Effective identification of species using short DNA fragments (DNA barcoding and DNA
metabarcoding) requires reliable sequence reference libraries of known taxa. Both …

Abstract During the Industrial Revolution, it became clear that wood was unsuited as an
energy source for industrial production, especially iron smelting. However, the transition to …

Genetic information is a valuable component of biosystematics, especially specimen
identification through the use of species-specific DNA barcodes. Although many genomics …

Background Building reference libraries of DNA barcodes is relatively straightforward when
specifically designed primers are available to amplify the COI-5P region from a relatively …

The discovery of fluorescent proteins has revolutionized experimental biology. Whereas the
majority of fluorescent proteins have been identified from cnidarians, recently several …

Interception of potential invasive species at ports-of-entry is essential for effective biosecurity
and biosurveillance programs. However, taxonomic assessment of the immature stages of …

Background DNA barcoding enhances the prospects for species-level identifications
globally using a standardized and authenticated DNA-based approach. Reference libraries …

DNA barcoding based on a fragment of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene is
widely applied in species identification and biodiversity studies. The aim of this study was to …

Valid fish species identification is an essential step both for fundamental science and
fisheries management. The traditional identification is mainly based on external …

Many shark populations are in decline, primarily due to overexploitation. In response,
conservation measures have been applied at differing scales, often severely restricting sales …