The sequencing of short standardised pieces of DNA (DNA barcodes) is commonly used to tell species apart. This approach is thought to be of limited value in complex plant groups where species have evolved recently. In a...
Tag - DNA barcoding
William Salter
Botany really rocks!
For a plant life on the edge, like on a cliff face, should be peaceful. But Nigel Chaffey discovers one species has a real talent for annoying others.
Nigel Chaffey
DNA identification of vittarioid gametophytes in the field
DNA identification of vittarioid gametophytes in the field.
botanyone
DNA barcoding: a new tool for palm taxonomists?
Although taxonomy of palms (Arecaceae) is fairly well known, many problems remain and this is, in part, due to the difficultly of representing palm diversity with herbarium specimens. For the first time in Arecaceae...
