Grant Name:

Advancing Assembly of the Barcode of Life

  • Date Awarded:
    Jun 2004
     
  • Amount:
    $2,406,800
     
  • Term:
    36 months
     
  • Grant ID:
    GBMF502
     
  • Funding Area:
    Science
     
 
 

University of Guelph researchers are using this grant to develop standardized procedures for species identifications using DNA applications. Ultimately, this DNA recognition system may be used to identify all animal species on the planet (including the millions still unknown) and lead to a better understanding of biodiversity. Outcomes include support of a DNA bar-coding project titled ôBar Code of Life.ö

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