DNA Barcoding for mangrove identification

Abstract

Mangroves are distributed in the transition zone between sea and land, mostly in tropical and subtropical areas. They provide important ecosystem services and are therefore economically valuable. Mangrove species identification using traditional taxonomical methods is often burdened with taxonomic controversies. DNA barcoding provides a useful tool for species identification and phylogenetic reconstruction. rbcL and matK are short and unique DNA sequences, and also provide good identification for magrove. This critical review highlights the development of the use of molecular applications that is DNA Barcoding. We focus on observing the development of the use of DNA barcoding in the world, especially on mangroves. Our observations are limited to the use of rbcl and matk markers in some mangrove species in the world. In conjugation with newer and faster techniques such as high-throughout sequencing, rbcL and matK marker can serve as an effective modern tool in mangrove identification.