DNA barcoding the Dioscorea in China, a vital group in the evolution of monocotyledon: use of matK gene for species discrimination.

BACKGROUND: Dioscorea is an important plant genus in terms of food supply and pharmaceutical applications. However, its classification and identification are controversial. DNA barcoding is a recent aid to taxonomic identification and uses a short standardized DNA region to discriminate plant specie...

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Main Authors: Xiao-Qin Sun, Ying-Jie Zhu, Jian-Lin Guo, Bin Peng, Ming-Ming Bai, Yue-Yu Hang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3282793?pdf=render