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ALPHA TAXONOMYBarcoding provides a rapid assessment without the need for detailed morphological expertise in the first instance. More detailed morphological analyses can be undertaken if one is interested in functional morphology, evolutionary adaptations etc.Rapid confirmation of cryptic species..
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1. DNA BarcodingandThe Australian Barcode Network
9. Barcode of Life - International Consortium Initiative Vision:
Plan to launch a large-scale, collaborative program to build comprehensive barcode registry for eukaryotic life
Initiator - Paul Hebert, University of Guelph, Ontario
Targets:
Acquisition of DNA barcode records for 5M specimens
representing 500K species
Timeframe 5 Years
Raise $150M
Invitation
Australia has been invited to join ICI
13. Examples of Current Australian Barcoding ProjectsFauna
14. Examples of Current Australian Barcoding Projects Flora
15. Australian Barcoding Regional Node to be called The Australian Barcode Network;
a decentralised model with a large network of barcode supporters, users and participants;
a Steering Committee will facilitate and support the barcoding network;
Website to be established as a key means of communication.
16. Steering Committee Dr Les Christidis (Chair) Australian Museum, Sydney
Dr Stephen Cameron CSIRO Entomology, Canberra
Dr Joanne Daly CSIRO Agribusiness, Canberra
Dr Dan Faith Australian Museum, Sydney
Prof Andrew Lowe Adelaide Botanic Gardens/Univ. of Adelaide
Dr Andrew Mitchell NSW Dept Primary Industries, Wagga Wagga
Dr Janette Norman Museum Victoria, Melbourne
Dr Bob Ward CSIRO Marine & Atmospheric Research
Dr Cameron Slatyer Aust Dept Environ & Water Resources, Canberra
Dr Brett Summerrell Botanic Gardens Trust, Sydney
Dr Paul de Barro CSIRO Entomology, Queensland
Secretary to Committee Australian Museum, Sydney
Rebecca Hancock
17. Links to International Initiatives
CBOL Scientific Advisory Committee Paul de Barro, CSIRO Entomology - Australian representative
CBOL fish barcoding Dr Bob Ward, CMAR - co-chair of with Paul Hebert
Australian FISH-BOL Dr Bob Ward, CMAR & Martin Gomon, Museum Victoria - co-chair
CBOL “All Birds Barcoding Initiative” Dr Les Christidis, Australian Museum, Dr Janette Norman, Museum Victoria, Dr David Lambert, Massey University, NZ - co-regional coordinators
CBOL “Leading Lab” network Australian Museum
CBOL members
- Plant Biodiversity Centre, Adelaide Botanical Gardens;
- CSIRO, Hobart;
- Australian Plant DNA Bank, Lismore;
- National Herbarium of Victoria at Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
- Australian Museum, Sydney
- Macquarie University, Sydney
18. Roles of the Steering Committee promoting barcoding for the benefit of Australia;
contribute to international initiatives where appropriate;
establishing Australian Barcode Network website;
informing the Network about barcoding initiatives, support, conferences etc;
providing advice on CBOL standards;
Workshops /training;
negotiating on behalf of barcoders;
providing a link for barcoders to government departments – to “wave the flag”;
pursue funding opportunities.