Empowering national capacity for DNA-based approach to species identification and biodiversity monitoring

作者：Elisavet Kaitetzidou, Piotr Gadawski, William Paul Goodall-Copestake, Gabriela Dankova, Konstantinos Gkagkavouzis, Sylwia Holak, Tomasz Rewicz, Karolina Bącela-Spychalska, Tomasz Mamos, Kasia Fantoni, Aleksandra Jabłońska, Grzegorz Tończyk, Łukasz Trębicki, Filippos A. Aravanopoulos, Claudia Bruschini, Georgi Bonchev, Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat, Fedor Čiampor, Filipe O. Costa, Leonardo Dapporto, Torbjørn Ekrem, Sónia Ferreira, Matthias Geiger, Axel Hausmann, Paul D. N. Hebert, Belma Kalamujić Stroil, Stefaniya Kamenova, Ivona Kautmanová, Emre Keskin, Mladen Kučinić, Tatsiana Lipinskaya, Marko Mutanen, Spiros Papakostas, Ben D Price, Rina Ramírez, Rodolphe Rougerie, Björn Rulik, Nikolaus Szucsich, Michelle van der Bank, Alexandros Triantafyllidis, Peter M. Hollingsworth, Michał Grabowski · 发表于：Metabarcoding and Metagenomics · 年份：2026 · DOI：10.3897/mbmg.10.183268 · 被引用次数：2 · 研究领域：Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies、Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies、Identification and Quantification in Food

DNA barcoding has become a cornerstone for species identification and biodiversity monitoring, enabling applications from ecological research to conservation and environmental policy. The International Barcode of Life (iBOL) provides global coordination, but national nodes are essential for implementing barcoding at scale, building local capacity and translating scientific advances into practice. This paper synthesises experiences from 20 countries (17 in Europe), drawing on a survey and a workshop conducted under the Horizon Europe Biodiversity Genomics Europe project. We examine how national nodes are initiated, governed and sustained and identify common challenges, such as defining scope, securing funding, harmonising methods and engaging stakeholders. Most nodes were initiated by research communities and operate as informal networks with heterogeneous governance and staffing models. Key priorities include constructing comprehensive DNA barcode reference libraries, aligning activities with biomonitoring needs and promoting FAIR and CARE data principles. We highlight strategies for capacity building, methodological standardisation and stakeholder engagement, alongside approaches for diversifying funding and strengthening communication. Based on these insights, we present ten practical recommendations to guide the establishment and long-term success of national DNA barcoding nodes. Strengthening these infrastructures will enhance Europe’s ability to deliver robust DNA-based ...