Barcoding Life to Conserve Biological Diversity: Beyond the Taxonomic Imperative

Vernooy, Ronnie; Ejnavarzala, Haribabu; Muller, Manuel Ruiz; Vogel, Joseph Henry; Hebert, Paul D. N.; Schindel, David E.; Shimura, Junko; Singer, Gregory A. C.

doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1000417

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“…Many improvements have been achieved to date, leading to better knowledge of biodiversity. In particular, genetic and genomic information, nowadays more and more available, has greatly enhanced classical surveys based on species richness and abundance through methods such as DNA barcoding [132,137].…”

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Old and new challenges in using species diversity for assessing biodiversity

Chiarucci

Bacaro

Scheiner

2011

Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B

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Although the maintenance of diversity of living systems is critical for ecosystem functioning, the accelerating pace of global change is threatening its preservation. Standardized methods for biodiversity assessment and monitoring are needed. Species diversity is one of the most widely adopted metrics for assessing patterns and processes of biodiversity, at both ecological and biogeographic scales. However, those perspectives differ because of the types of data that can be feasibly collected, resulting in differences in the questions that can be addressed. Despite a theoretical consensus on diversity metrics, standardized methods for its measurement are lacking, especially at the scales needed to monitor biodiversity for conservation and management purposes. We review the conceptual framework for species diversity, examine common metrics, and explore their use for biodiversity conservation and management. Key differences in diversity measures at ecological and biogeographic scales are the completeness of species lists and the ability to include information on species abundances. We analyse the major pitfalls and problems with quantitative measurement of species diversity, look at the use of weighting measures by phylogenetic distance, discuss potential solutions and propose a research agenda to solve the major existing problems.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Old and new challenges in using species diversity for assessing biodiversity

Chiarucci

Bacaro

Scheiner

2011

Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B

179

117

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“…The issue is even more contentious when the specimens originate in areas inhabited by indigenous peoples, even when the resources are accessed by domestic researchers (Beas-Rodrigues 2012). Thus, like other forms of non-commercial research, DNA barcoding initiatives have been slowed or stopped entirely because of national laws and regulations over access to genetic resources, utilization of genetic resources, and the return of benefits to the country of origin (Vernooy et al 2010). These legal frameworks are collectively referred to as Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS).…”

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DNA barcoding in the media: does coverage of cool science reflect its social context?

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Camicioli

Bubela

2016

Genome

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Paul Hebert and colleagues first described DNA barcoding in 2003, which led to international efforts to promote and coordinate its use. Since its inception, DNA barcoding has generated considerable media coverage. We analysed whether this coverage reflected both the scientific and social mandates of international barcoding organizations. We searched newspaper databases to identify 900 English-language articles from 2003 to 2013. Coverage of the science of DNA barcoding was highly positive but lacked context for key topics. Coverage omissions pose challenges for public understanding of the science and applications of DNA barcoding; these included coverage of governance structures and issues related to the sharing of genetic resources across national borders. Our analysis provided insight into how barcoding communication efforts have translated into media coverage; more targeted communication efforts may focus media attention on previously omitted, but important topics. Our analysis is timely as the DNA barcoding community works to establish the International Society for the Barcode of Life.Key words: DNA barcoding, iBOL, CBOL, genetic resources, access and benefit sharing, Nagoya Protocol, newspaper coverage, public understanding of science, science communication. Mots-clés : codage à barres de l'ADN, iBOL, CBOL, ressources génétiques, accès et partage des bénéfices, protocole de Nagoya, couverture dans la presse écrite, compréhension de la science par le public, communication scientifique.

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“…2010, Vogel andIngram, 1993;Vogel, Robles, Gomides and Muñíz, 2008;Marrero-Girona and Vogel, 2012;Ruiz, Vogel and Zamudio, 2010;Vernooy et al, 2010). …”

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Monitoring and Tracking the Economics of Information in the Convention on Biological Diversity: Studied Ignorance (2002-2011)

Oduardo-Sierra

Hocking

Vogel

2012

JPL

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From the outset of the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the application of the economics of information to "access to genetic resources" appears in the published literature. The implications for "the fair and equitable sharing of benefits" (ABS) run counter to the policy discussion in the ten Conferences of the Parties to the CBD (1993)(1994)(1995)(1996)(1997)(1998)(1999)(2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010). Meanwhile the economics of information has become mainstream as witnessed by the 2001 Nobel Memorial Prize and its incorporation in introductory textbooks by 2001. Through Google, Google Scholar and LexisNexis, the ABS literature is searched including and excluding the "economics of information" for the period 2002-2011. The hits differ by three to four orders of magnitude without any evidence of subsiding over the period examined. Such studied ignorance is distinguished from the mere lack of due diligence by exploring two examples from academic superstars who ironically have complained about their scholarship being ignored.

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Barcoding Life to Conserve Biological Diversity: Beyond the Taxonomic Imperative

Abstract: Barcoding scientists aspire to adhere to the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity by promoting conservation, sustainability, and the equitable sharing of benefits arising from use of genetic resources. (Image: Juan Manuel Escalante, wwww.realitat.com)

Cited by 75 publications

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Old and new challenges in using species diversity for assessing biodiversity

Old and new challenges in using species diversity for assessing biodiversity

DNA barcoding in the media: does coverage of cool science reflect its social context?

Monitoring and Tracking the Economics of Information in the Convention on Biological Diversity: Studied Ignorance (2002-2011)

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