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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > genetic techniques and protocols > sequence analysis > genetic barcoding > DNA barcoding
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > laboratory techniques > genetic techniques and protocols > sequence analysis > genetic barcoding > DNA barcoding
Preferred Term:

DNA barcoding

Definition:
Techniques for standardizing and expediting taxonomic identification or classification of organisms that are based on deciphering the sequence of one or a few regions of DNA known as the "DNA barcode".
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
genetic barcoding
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • DNA barcodes
  • DNA barcode
  • DNA metabarcoding
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/192232
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