Publications by authors named "Ghiwa Ishak Mouawad"
Article Synopsis
- The Mediterranean region is one of 36 biodiversity hotspots globally, recognized for its rich yet threatened ecosystems, with Lebanon serving as a key area for Eastern Mediterranean biodiversity, hosting over 9,100 species.
- This study utilizes DNA barcoding to accurately identify species, enhance morphological descriptions, and support conservation efforts for endangered and endemic species in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
- The researchers created a reference library of DNA markers by sequencing rRNA from 18 mammal species and barcode sequences from 52 plant species, with several being sequenced for the first time.
