Title: Exploring biodiversity of Uruguayan vascular plants through DNA barcoding.
Authors: Da Silva, Cecilia; Mannise, Natalia; Seguí, Rosina; Iriarte, Andrés; Bou, Nadia; Bonifacino, J. Mauricio; Mailhos, Ary; Anza, Lucía; Chitaro, Santiago; Ocampo, Florencia; Gándaras, Rosario; Arezo, Florencia; Capurro, Leandro; Iturburu, Marcelo; Nieto, Nicolás; Juan, Hernán; Garrido, Joaquín; Platero, Raúl; Gago, Julián; Lezama, Felipe
Abstract: The article "Exploring biodiversity of Uruguayan vascular plants through DNA barcoding" published in Frontiers in Genetics on October 15, 2024, discusses the use of DNA barcoding to study the biodiversity of Uruguayan vascular plants. The study aims to address the decline in biodiversity in Uruguay by establishing a DNA barcode national network. By analyzing 171 sequences from four loci for 50 vascular plant species, the researchers identified suitable markers for plant DNA barcoding and contributed to the Uruguayan Barcode of Life Initiative. The study highlights the importance of creating a comprehensive public database for species identification and biodiversity research.
Subjects: TROPICAL plants; BIOLOGICAL classification; NATIVE species; MITOCHONDRIAL DNA; MOLECULAR biology; SCUTELLARIA; VASCULAR plants
Publication: Frontiers in Genetics, 2024, p1
ISSN: 1664-8021
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1435592

Exploring biodiversity of Uruguayan vascular plants through DNA barcoding.

TROPICAL plants; BIOLOGICAL classification; NATIVE species; MITOCHONDRIAL DNA; MOLECULAR biology; SCUTELLARIA; VASCULAR plants