Abstract
The application of DNA sequences of standardized genetic markers for the identification of eukaryotic organisms is known as DNA barcoding. Based on a recent study by a multinational and multilaboratory fungal barcoding consortium, the nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) has been selected as the DNA barcode for fungi. DNA barcoding shows tremendous promise for the organisms rapid identification at the species level. Recently, DNA barcodes are used for identification of fungal species in marine sediments.
Highlights
Fungi are highly diverse group of organisms, with large numbers of species which are not yet described
The internal transcribed spacer (ITS) of rDNA has gained much attention, where it has a wide utility as marker in different studies
The largest subunit of RNA polymerase II (RPB1) gene might have potential as a fungal barcode [13]
Summary
Fungi are highly diverse group of organisms, with large numbers of species which are not yet described. Four markers were selected for different group's comparison; three regions of the nuclear ribosomal DNA and one protein coding gene. Nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region as a universal DNA barcode marker for Fungi
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