PD CEN/TR 17244 specifies the data and metadata necessary to validate the identity of a diatom barcode used for ecological assessment along with recommendations for storage of the barcode and metadata to ensure access to this information.
PD CEN/TR 17244 on diatom barcodes is relevant to:
A database of validated barcodes is an essential foundation of any assessment system that uses molecular data to determine the identities of organisms.
PD CEN/TR 17244 covers the steps that should be taken if a barcode is to be correctly assigned to the appropriate taxon in a manner that can be readily checked and authenticated by other users.
The instruction provided in PD CEN/TR 17244 will enable method developers to ensure that they have provided all of the metadata necessary to validate the identity of a barcode and, if followed, will ensure that reliable identifications can be made from environmental samples.
PD CEN/TR 17244 provides a comprehensive report on the management of diatom barcodes, which will help businesses to be more productive and reduce operational time.
CEN/TR 17244:2018