Species Identification
Development of primer pairs from diverse chloroplast genomes for use in plant phylogenetic research
Authors: Y.C. Yang, T.L. Kung, C.Y. Hu and S.F. Lin
Variation in the chloroplast DNA sequence is useful for plant phylogenetic studies. However, the number of variable sequences provided by chloroplast DNA for suggested genes or genomic regions in plant phylogenetic analyses is often inadequate. To identify conserved regions that can be used to design primers and amplify variab.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.51
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.51
Molecular identification of cetaceans from the West Atlantic using the E3-I5 region of COI
Authors: L.H.O. Falc�£o, A.S. Campos, J.E.P. Freitas, M.A.A. Furtado-Neto and V.V. Faria
Molecular identification is very useful in cases where morphology-based species identification is not possible. Examples for its application in cetaceans include the identification of carcasses of stranded animals in advanced state of decomposition and body parts that are illegally traded. One DNA region that is often used for.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029607
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029607
Morphometric and genetic changes in a population of Apis mellifera after 34 years of Africanization
Authors: T.M. Francoy, D. Wittmann, V. Steinhage, M. Drauschke, S. M�¼ller, D.R. Cunha, A.M. Nascimento, V.L.C. Figueiredo, Z.L.P. Sim�µes, D. De Jong, M.C. Arias and L.S. Gon�§alves
Though the replacement of European bees by Africanized honey bees in tropical America has attracted considerable attention, little is known about the temporal changes in morphological and genetic characteristics in these bee populations. We examined the changes in the morphometric and genetic profiles of an Africanized honey b.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
Identification of Uvaria sp by barcoding coupled with high-resolution melting analysis (Bar-HRM)
Authors: M. Osathanunkul1, P. Madesis2, S. Ounjai1, K. Pumiputavon1, R. Somboonchai3, P. Lithanatudom1, T. Chaowasku1, J. Wipasa4 and C. Suwannapoom5
DNA barcoding, which was developed about a decade ago, relies on short, standardized regions of the genome to identify plant and animal species. This method can be used to not only identify known species but also to discover novel ones. Numerous sequences are stored in online databases worldwide. One of the ways to save cost and time (by omitting the sequ.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017405
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017405
Gender identification of five genera of stingless bees (Apidae, Meliponini) based on wing morphology
Authors: T.M. Francoy R.A.O. Silva P. Nunes-Silva C. Menezes V.L. Imperatriz-Fonseca
Currently, the identification of pollinators is a critical necessity of conservation programs. After it was found that features extracted from patterns of wing venation are sufficient to discriminate among insect species, various studies have focused on this structure. We examined wing venation patterns of males and workers of.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(1):
- vol8-1gmr557
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-1gmr557
Utility of DNA barcoding for rapid and accurate assessment of bat diversity in Malaysia in the absence of formally described species.
Authors: J.-J. Wilson1,2*, K.-W. Sing1*, M.R.A. Halim2, R. Ramli2,R. Hashim2 and M. Sofian-Azirun2
Bats are important flagship species for biodiversity research; however, diversity in Southeast Asia is considerably underestimated in the current checklists and field guides. Incorporation of DNA barcoding into surveys has revealed numerous species-level taxa overlooked by conventional methods. Inclusion of these taxa in inven.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.February.19.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.February.19.2
DNA barcoding for efficient identification of Ixiolirion species (Ixioliriaceae)
Authors: Y. Zhao, Y. Li, Y. Liu and Y.F. Yang
Ixiolirion is a genus of unresolved taxonomy. DNA barcoding is a technique that allows species identification using standardized DNA sequences. In this study, a total of 23 individuals, representing 2 Chinese Ixiolirion species, were sampled to test the effectiveness of 3 DNA barcodes [internal transcribed spacer (ITS), chlorop.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.March.13.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.March.13.19
Ancient DNA in historical parchments - identifying a procedure for extraction and amplification of genetic material
Authors: T. Lech
Historical parchments in the form of documents, manuscripts, books, or letters, make up a large portion of cultural heritage collections. Their priceless historical value is associated with not only their content, but also the information hidden in the DNA deposited on them. Analyses of ancient DNA (aDNA) retrieved from parchm.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028661
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028661
Rapid discrimination between four seagrass species using hybrid analysis
Authors: M. Osathanunkul,P. Madesis,S. Ounjai,C. Suwannapoom and A. Jampeetong
Biological species are traditionally identified based on their morphological features and the correct identification of species is critical in biological studies. However, some plant types, such as seagrass, are taxonomically problematic and difficult to identify. Furthermore, closely related seagrass species, such as Halophila spp, form a taxonomically u.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.27.10
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.27.10
Molecular identification of Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix by using DNA barcoding
Authors: D.-Y. Hou, G.-P. Wang, L.-H. Zhi, H.-W. Xu, H.-L. Liang, M.-M. Yang and G.-A. Shi
Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix has a long history in China as a commonly used herb that can be used to treat various diseases, including those related to the liver, muscles, bones, and kidneys. Recently, an increase in the number of adulterants has been reported, which affects the clinical safety of Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):