A search for a single DNA barcode for seagrasses of the world

Barnabas H. Daru; Kowiyou Yessoufou

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-41840-7_19

A search for a single DNA barcode for seagrasses of the world

Barnabas H. Daru, Kowiyou Yessoufou

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Abstract

It has recently been predicted that 91 % of marine species diversity is still unknown. Given that the future of marine habitats is threatened by anthropogenic activities and climate change, there is a pressing need to accelerate the documentation of marine biodiversity. The traditional morphological biodiversity screening could be aided by molecular approach such as DNA barcoding. In this study, we search for single DNA marker that could be used as DNA barcode for all seagrasses, irrespective of the lineages and the geographical locations. We found that the nuclear phyB followed by the plastid matK emerged as the best candidates. Although both markers have their own strengths and limitations, we suggest they could be prioritised in seagrass biodiversity assessment pending future improvements.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	DNA Barcoding in Marine Perspectives
Subtitle of host publication	Assessment and Conservation of Biodiversity
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	313-330
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319418407
ISBN (Print)	9783319418384
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41840-7_19
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cymodoceaceae
DNA barcoding
Marine biodiversity
Ruppiaceae
matK
phyB

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
General Environmental Science
General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Medicine

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