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Identifying cryptic fern gametophytes using DNA barcoding: A review.
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- Fern Gametophytes Exhibit Distinct Patterns of Niche Expansion and Convergence in Ecophysiological Functioning.Ecology and evolution · 2026Article
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- Untangling poikilohydry and desiccation tolerance: evolutionary and macroecological drivers in ferns.Annals of botany · 2024Article
- A DNA barcode reference of Asian ferns with expert-identified voucher specimens and DNA samples.Scientific data · 2024Article
- Mega-Barcoding Projects: Delivering National DNA Barcoding Initiatives for Plants.Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2024Article
- Systematics and Plastome Evolution in Schizaeaceae.Frontiers in plant science · 2022Article
- Providing the missing links in fern life history: Insights from a phenological survey of the gametophyte stage.Applications in plant sciencesArticle
- The ecology and physiology of fern gametophytes: A methodological synthesis.Applications in plant sciencesArticle
- Identifying cryptic fern gametophytes using DNA barcoding: A review.Applications in plant sciencesArticle
- Integrating tissue-direct PCR into genetic identification: An upgraded molecular ecology approach to survey fern gametophytes in the field.Applications in plant sciencesArticle
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Abstract
Ferns and lycophytes are unique among land plants in having sporophyte (diploid) and gametophyte (haploid) generations that can grow independently of each other. While most studies of fern ecology focus on the more visible sporophytic stage, the gametophyte is critically important, as it is the sexual phase of the life cycle. Yet, fern gametophytes have long been neglected in field studies due to their small size and cryptic morphology. DNA barcoding is a powerful method that can be used to identify field-collected gametophytes to species and allow for detailed study of their ecology. Here, we review the state of DNA barcoding as applied to fern gametophytes. First, we trace the history of DNA barcoding and how it has come to be applied to fern gametophytes. Next, we summarize case studies that show how DNA barcoding has been used to better understand fern species distributions, gametophyte ecology, and community ecology. Finally, we propose avenues for future research using this powerful tool, including next-generation DNA sequencing for in-field identification of cryptic gametophytes.
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