Barcode ID
This user-friendly platform enables researchers, scientists, and enthusiasts to submit their DNA barcode sequences for identification against a vast reference library.
Access the full potential of the identification engine.
Identifying Species with DNA Barcoding
DNA barcode identification involves the analysis of short genetic markers by algorithmically comparing them with reference sequences. The most commonly used marker is a region of the cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene found in mitochondria but multiple other are used for plants and fungi.
Supported markers: COI, ITS, rbcL, matK and 18S.
The Process of DNA Barcoding?
DNA barcoding is a method of species identification using a short section of DNA from a standardized region of the genome
01.
Sampling:
Obtain a small tissue sample from the organism.
02.
DNA Extraction:
Use chemical processes to isolate the DNA.
03.
PCR Amplification:
Amplify the target gene region using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
04.
Sequencing:
Determine the nucleotide sequence of the amplified region.
05.
Sequence Matching:
The obtained sequence is matched against reference databases in BOLD
