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Still uncharted waters: Are we truly advancing in molecular studies of green and brown macroalgae (Ulvophyceae and Phaeophyceae) in Brazil?

Abstract

Despite the ecological importance of marine macroalgae, molecular studies on green and brown algae in Brazil remain limited in scope and continuity. This review presents a scientometric analysis of DNA sequences deposited in GenBank from 1998 to 2023, focusing on Brazilian specimens of Ulvophyceae and Phaeophyceae. We identified 304 sequences: 202 from Ulvophyceae and 102 from Phaeophyceae, produced by 17 institutions, with only six of these being Brazilian. The data reveal regional asymmetries, with most contributions concentrated in Southeastern and Northeastern regions of Brazil.

Keywords:
biodiversity; DNA barcoding; Genbank; scientometric analysis; seaweed

Full Article: https://www.scielo.br/j/abb/a/QKzdjJ7pmMkJHWqh48RHFwG/?lang=en

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