Examining the utility of DNA barcodes for the identification of tallgrass prairie flora.
Sarah A HerzogMaribeth LatvisPublished in: Applications in plant sciences (2021)
Barcoding was generally successful in identifying tallgrass prairie genera and families, but was of limited use in species-level identifications. Database size was an important factor in successful plant identification. We discuss future directions and considerations for improving the performance of DNA barcoding in tallgrass prairies.