Applications and Advances of DNA Barcoding in Ecological Studies

doi:10.7677/ynzwyj201313192

Abstract

Abstract:

DNA barcoding is a technique used to identify species, which is now widely employed in different biological disciplines. With the development and modification of DNA barcoding, it has become a useful tool for ecological studies. Here, we review the uses of DNA barcoding for quick species identification and/or new and cryptic species discovery, in community phylogenetic reconstruction and ecological forensics, and in interaction networks among species within a community. The techniques of DNA metabarcoding and environmental DNA metabarcoding used in ecological research such as diet analysis and biodiversity assessment are also examined. Finally, we discuss the future prospects of DNA barcoding in ecological research following the development of nextgeneration sequencing technologies, improvement of Largescale Scientific Facilities, and use of new models and software for data analysis.

Key words: Community phylogeny, Environmental DNA barcoding, DNA metabarcoding, Biodiversity, Next generation sequencing

CLC Number:

Q 948
Q 781

LUO Ya-Huang-, LIU Jie-, GAO Lian-Ming-**, LI De-Zhu. Applications and Advances of DNA Barcoding in Ecological Studies[J]. Plant Diversity, 2013, 35(6): 761-768.

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