Rhodophyta DNA Barcoding: Ribulose-1, 5-Bisphosphate Carboxylase Gene and Novel Universal Primers.

ABSTRACT: Red algae (Rhodophyta) are a heterogeneous group of marine algal species that have served as a source of high-value molecules, including antioxidants and scaffolds, for novel drug development. However, it is challenging to identify Rhodophytes through morphological features alone, and in most instances, that has been the prevailing approach to identification. Consequently, this study undertook the identification of red algae species in Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa, as a baseline for future research on red algae biodiversity and conservation. The identification was achieved by designing, analysing, and using a set of universal primers through DNA barcoding of the rbcL gene. The PCR products of the rbcL gene were sequenced, and 96% of the amplicons were successfully sequenced fr

SUBMITTER: Mshiywa FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10871077 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature