Untangling <i>Coelogyne</i>: Efficacy of DNA Barcodes for Species and Genus Identification.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: While morphological similarity and incomplete specimens pose a challenge to the precise identification of Coelogyne orchids, accurate species and genus assignment is essential for conservation and CITES enforcement. This study evaluated the efficacy of five DNA barcode regions-rbcL, matK, trnH-psbA, atpF-atpH, and ITS2-and their combinations for species- and genus-level discrimination within the genus Coelogyne, aiming to develop a rapid and simple diagnostic tool for use by customs officers and trade inspectors. This is the first comprehensive comparative analysis of these five barcode regions specifically within Coelogyne, a genus underrepresented in molecular identification studies, and the first to propose m

SUBMITTER: Karbarz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12651967 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature