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Species identification reveals mislabeling of important fish products in Iran by DNA barcoding
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R Changizi *   , H Farahmand , M Soltani , R Asareh , Z Ghiasvand |
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Abstract: (8578 Views) |
| 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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| Keywords: Food traceability, Forensic genetics, DNA barcoding, Fish product |
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Type of Study: Orginal research papers |
Subject:
Genetics
Received: 2014/01/27 | Accepted: 2014/01/27 | Published: 2014/01/27
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