Service description
MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION OF INSECTS AND PLANTS
1. INSECTS
Description:
The genetic barcode (DNA barcode) technique has revolutionized the exploration of the biodiversity of megadiverse groups such as insects, largely complementing the classical taxonomic identification criteria. The Molecular Insect Identification service offers the genetic characterization of insect tissue samples and their identification at the species level.
Service offered:
- DNA extraction from insect tissue samples (total or partial), including any stage of development: eggs, larvae, pupae, adults,
as well as exuviae or feces.
- Amplification and obtaining of sequences of the fragment of the mitochondrial gene cytochrome oxidase I (COI)
- Alignment of sequences obtained with insect COI database repositories.
- Identification at the species level according to criteria of genetic similarity.
- Complementation of molecular identifications with taxonomic criteria based on morphology, ecology or distribution.
2. PLANTS
Description:
The DNA barcoding technique has revolutionized the exploration of biodiversity in plant groups, by complementing classical taxonomic identification criteria. The molecular identification service for plants offers genetic characterization of tissue samples (preferably from leaves or other green parts of the plant, but it is also possible from other tissues such as flowers, and even from dried material coming from herbarium sheets) at the species level. We are specialized in the Molecular Identification of allochthonous and invasive plant species, which is especially relevant for the plant production and distribution sector, in natural spaces, or in the productivity of agricultural operations.
Service offered:
- DNA extraction from samples of plant tissues.
- Amplification and obtaining of "barcode" sequences, both plastidial and nuclear, among others: the rbcL gene (rubisco large subunit), the matK gene (maturase K), or the ITS (intergenic spacer) region of ribosomal DNA. These regions are especially useful due to their variability among species and their ability to identify them accurately. Additionally, they are short enough to be sequenced relatively easily, making them ideal for rapid and precise identification of plant speciess
- Alignment of the obtained sequences with specific databases.
- Identification at the species level based on genetic similarity criteria.
- Complementation of molecular identifications with taxonomic criteria based on morphology, ecology, or distribution.
Options and prices chart
| Options |
Unit |
Public Sector |
Other customers |
| Identificación molecular de especies de insectos |
4 |
211.72 € |
231.88 € |
| Identificación molecular de especies de plantas |
4 |
211.72 € |
231.88 € |