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Development of Electronic Barcodes for use in Plant Pathology and Functional Genomics

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We have developed a novel ‘electronic barcode’ system that uses radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, cell phones, and portable computers to link phenotypic, environmental, and genomic data. We describe a secure, inexpensive system to record and retrieve data from plant samples. It utilizes RFID tags, computers, PDAs, and cell phones to link, record, and retrieve positional, and functional genomic data. Our results suggest that RFID tags can be used in functional genomic screens to record information that is involved in plant development or disease.

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Abbreviations

ARF:

ADP-ribosylation factor

GPS:

global position settings

GSM:

global system for mobile communication

IR:

infrared

MMS:

multimedia messaging service

ORF:

open reading frame

PCR:

polymerase chain reaction

PDA:

personal digital assistant

RFID:

radio frequency identification

SMS:

short messaging service

USB:

universal serial bus

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  1. Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawaii, 1955 East West Road, Agricultural Science 218, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA

    Monto H. Kumagai

  2. Miller Associates, 1058 Hermes Ave, Leucadia, CA, USA

    Philip Miller

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Kumagai, M.H., Miller, P. Development of Electronic Barcodes for use in Plant Pathology and Functional Genomics. Plant Mol Biol 61, 515–523 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11103-006-0025-8

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