Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Plant Experts Unveil DNA Barcode

Photo: Identifying a plant's DNA "barcode" will help tell is if it is being illegally traded

From The BBC:

Hundreds of experts from 50 nations are set to agree on a "DNA barcode" system that gives every plant on Earth a unique genetic fingerprint.

The technology will be used in a number of ways, including identifying the illegal trade in endangered species.

The data will be stored on a global database that will be available to scientists around the world.

The agreement will be signed at the third International Barcode of Life conference in Mexico City on Tuesday.

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