Species identification reveals mislabeling of important fish products in Iran by DNA barcoding
This study reports on the molecular identification of fish species from processed products which had a priori been classified as belonging to 5 important species in Iran for human consumption. DNA barcoding using direct sequencing of an approximately 650bp of mitochondrial Cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene revealed incorrect labeling of Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel samples. High occurrence of fraudulent fishery products, if left unchecked, can pose a negative impact on the economy. This investigation adds further concern on the trading of processed fish products in Iran from both health and conservation points of view.
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Format: | Journal Contribution biblioteca |
Language: | English |
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2013
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Subjects: | Genetics, Food traceability, Forensic genetics, DNA barcoding, Fish product, Species, Identification, |
Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/11666 |
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