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DNA 'barcode' identified for plants

02-05-2008 · EurekAlert!

A 'barcode' gene that can be used to distinguish between the majority of plant species on Earth has been identified by scientists who publish their findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal today (Monday Feb. 4 2008).

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