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Robust DNA Isolation and High-throughput Sequencing Library Construction for Herbarium Specimens

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Published on: March 8, 2018

Using herbarium collections to study genetic responses to global change.

Lucas Eckert^1,2, Isaac Eckert^1,2, Olivia Rahn^1,2

¹Department of Biology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3A 1B1, Canada.

The New Phytologist

|August 8, 2025

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Earth

Keywords:

adaptation climate change extinction genetics global change herbarium collections

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Botany
Genomics
Evolutionary Biology

Background:

Earth's 406 million herbarium specimens contain vast untapped genetic data.
DNA sequencing advances enable genetic data extraction from preserved plant specimens.
Historical plant genomes offer insights into biodiversity and evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential of herbarium collections for studying plant genetic responses to global change.
To highlight research avenues for leveraging historical plant genomes.

Main Methods:

Discussing the application of herbarium genetic data in various research areas.
Reviewing existing literature and potential future research directions.

Main Results:

Herbarium specimens provide a valuable resource for genetic monitoring of plant populations.
Historical genetic data can illuminate local extinction dynamics and selection targets.
Genomic predictions can be validated using historical data through hindcasting.

Conclusions:

Herbarium collections are a unique, underutilized resource for understanding plant responses to global change.
Mobilizing herbarium genetic data can significantly advance plant science and conservation efforts.