Title |
Advances of Community-Level Plant DNA Barcoding in China
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Published in |
Frontiers in Plant Science, February 2017
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DOI | 10.3389/fpls.2017.00225 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Nancai Pei, Bufeng Chen, W. J. Kress |
Abstract |
DNA barcoding is a commonly used bio-technology in multiple disciplines including biology, environmental science, forensics and inspection, etc. Forest dynamic plots provide a unique opportunity to carry out large-scale, comparative, and multidisciplinary research for plant DNA barcoding. The paper concisely reviewed four previous progresses in China; specifically, species discrimination, community phylogenetic reconstruction, phylogenetic community structure exploration, and biodiversity index evaluation. Further, we demonstrated three major challenges; specifically, building the impetus to generate DNA barcodes using multiple plant DNA markers for all woody species at forest community levels, analyzing massive DNA barcoding sequence data, and promoting theoretical innovation. Lastly, we raised five possible directions; specifically, proposing a "purpose-driven barcode" fit for multi-level applications, developing new integrative sequencing strategies, pushing DNA barcoding beyond terrestrial ecosystem, constructing national-level DNA barcode sequence libraries for special plant groups, and establishing intelligent identification systems or online server platforms. These efforts will be potentially valuable to explore large-scale biodiversity patterns, the origin and evolution of life, and will also facilitate preservation and utilization of biodiversity resources. |
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Student > Master | 3 | 9% |
Student > Bachelor | 2 | 6% |
Professor | 2 | 6% |
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Mathematics | 1 | 3% |
Other | 1 | 3% |
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