D2.7 - Report on Workshop Develop strategic priorities for DNA library creation of NH collections
Report on Deliverable 2.7 "DNA Library Construction Workshop".
See also attached document for workshop agenda and list of participants.
Developing strategic priorities for molecular related NH collections
Report on Deliverable 2.7 "DNA Library Construction Workshop".
See also attached document for workshop agenda and list of participants.
INTRODUCTION
The SYNTHESYS Networking Activities (NAs) are an integrated package that support and develop the natural history infrastructure in Europe. The more integrated the actions resulting from these activities, the better the experience of SYNTHESYS Access users, the exchange between institution, and the general public access will be.
Summary and key recommendations
DNA barcoding involves the standardised use of DNA sequences to tell species apart. This report explores the feasibility and strategic use of natural history collections for DNA barcoding and wider genomic approaches for discriminating among species. The report is based on discussions at the International Barcode of Life Conference in Guelph, Canada (August 2015) and a workshop at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, UK (September 2015), supported by further dialogue and literature surveys.