Welcome to the African Centre for DNA Barcoding
The African Centre for DNA Barcoding (ACDB) is a division of the department of Botany & Plant Biotechnology within the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Formally established in 2010, this centre aims to remain at the forefront of research on DNA barcoding and its applicability to biosecurity, surveillance and biodiversity surveys in Africa.
MISSION
The mission of the African Centre for DNA Barcoding is to fill the knowledge gap and strengthen research frameworks for international, regional and inter-institutional co-operation in Africa, especially within the modern field of DNA technology for biodiversity science – such as DNA barcoding.