barcoding

(noun)

a taxonomic method that uses a short genetic marker in an organism's DNA to identify it as belonging to a particular species

Related Terms

  • phylogeny
  • biodiversity
  • heirloom seed
  • taxonomy

Examples of barcoding in the following topics:

  • Measuring Biodiversity

    • Technology has matured to the point where we can begin cataloging the planet's species in accessible ways; DNA barcoding is one such method.
    • Plants may be barcoded using a combination of chloroplast genes.
    • DNA barcoding is a taxonomic method that uses a short genetic marker in an organism's DNA to identify it as belonging to a particular species.
    • As of mid-2012, close to 150,000 named species had been barcoded.
    • These now can be identified with DNA barcoding.
  • Biodiversity of Plants

    • Efforts to preserve biodiversity take several lines of action, from preserving heirloom seeds to barcoding species.
    • Barcoding is a technique in which one or more short gene sequences, taken from a well-characterized portion of the genome, are used to identify a species through DNA analysis.
  • Special topic: supply chain management

    • Information and communication technologies such as global positioning systems (GPS), barcode technology, customer relationship management (CRM) databases, and the Internet allow service businesses to coordinate external and internal service suppliers to efficiently and effectively respond to customer demand.
  • Warehousing

    • Warehouse management systems often utilize Auto ID Data Capture (AIDC) technology, such as barcode scanners, mobile computers, wireless LANs and potentially radio-frequency identification (RFID) to efficiently monitor the flow of products.
  • Trade vs. Consumer Promotions

    • With rebates, consumers are offered money back if the receipt and barcode are mailed to the producer.
  • Typing and Cross-Matching for Transfusions

    • In a blood bank, it is vital that all blood specimens are correctly identified, so labeling has been standardized using a barcode system known as ISBT 128.
  • Settling the List Price

  • Rebates

    • Companies often require the original UPC barcode, receipt, and additional information, which a buyer may forget to include when redeeming the rebate.
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