Thursday, July 30, 2009

World's first DNA barcode for plants

Scientists at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh have helped create the world's first DNA barcode for plants, making it quicker and easier to identify poisonous, endangered or illegal species.

http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news/display.var.2522375.0.First_DNA_barcode_for_plants_made_in_Scotland.php