Alignment-free genome comparison enables accurate geographic sourcing of white oak DNA
Abstract Background The application of genomic data and bioinformatics for the identification of restricted or illegally-sourced natural products is urgently needed. The taxonomic identity and geographic provenance of raw and processed materials have implications in sustainable-use commercial practi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | BMC Genomics |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-5253-1 |