DNA barcoding is a technique for identifying organisms based on a short, standardized
fragment of genomic DNA. The standardized sequence region is called a DNA barcode …

DNA barcoding has greatly accelerated the pace of specimen identification to the species
level, as well as species delineation. Whereas the application of DNA barcoding to the …

Despite the broad benefits that DNA barcoding can bring to a diverse range of biological
disciplines, a number of shortcomings still exist in terms of the experimental design of …

Eight years after DNA barcoding was formally proposed on a large scale, CO1 sequences
are rapidly accumulating from around the world. While studies to date have mostly targeted …

A new monotypic genus, Bloszykiella africana gen. nov., sp. nov.(Mesostigmata: Uropodina:
Uropodidae) is described on the basis of two females and one deutonymph found in soil …

Species delimitation directly impacts on global biosecurity. It is a critical element in the
decisions made by national governments in regard to the flow of trade and to the biosecurity …

Background Poorly regulated international trade in ornamental fishes poses risks to both
biodiversity and economic activity via invasive alien species and exotic pathogens. Border …

DNA barcoding aims to accelerate species identification and discovery, but performance
tests have shown marked differences in identification success. As a consequence, there …

DNA barcoding has been largely successful in satisfactorily exposing levels of standing
genetic diversity for a wide range of taxonomic groups through the employment of only one …

A critical component for sustaining adequate food production is the protection of local
agriculture from invasive pest insects. Essential to this goal is the ability to accurately …