Kunming, China
September 9, 2009

Researchers in Kunming Institute of Botany, CAS start a "DNA Barcoding Study in Plants" with a gross investment of 15 million RMB in Kunming recently.

DNA barcoding is being rapidly accepted in the scientific literature and popular press. The goal of the research is to find a simple, cheap, and rapid DNA assay that can be converted to a readily accessible technical skill that bypasses the need to rely on highly trained taxonomic specialists for identifications of the world's biota.

DNA Barcoding will help boost our capability in monitoring, understanding and utilizing of biodiversity. The technology has extensive research and application prospect in life sciences, medical jurisprudence, epidemiology, medicine research & production and food quality control.

Website: http://www.cas.cn

Published: September 9, 2009