DNA Barcoding Protocol for Masdevallia Orchids: A Tool for CITES-Based Identification and Trade Control
Małgorzata Karbarz, Eliza Lebioda, Agnieszka Leśko, Zhiqiang Wu · 2025
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Description
Małgorzata Karbarz and co-authors develop a DNA barcoding method to identify Masdevallia orchids for trade control, published in 2025. These orchids are prized for their beauty, but face habitat loss, illegal picking, tourism, and climate change. All species in the genus are listed under an international trade treaty for endangered species.
Orchids are sold as stems or tubers, which cannot be identified by looks alone. DNA barcoding offers a reliable way to name them from a small tissue sample. The team compared three genetic regions to find which works best for this genus. Their aim is a quick, practical test that treaty officers can use to spot illegal trade. The study is the first focused check of such a protocol for these orchids.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Małgorzata Karbarz, Eliza Lebioda, Agnieszka Leśko, Zhiqiang Wu |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 27 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |