The Future of DNA Barcoding: Reflections from Early Career Researchers

Over the last two decades, use of DNA barcodes has transformed our ability to identify and assess life on planet. Both strengths weaknesses method have been exemplified through thousands peer-reviewed scientific articles. Given novel sequencing approaches, currently capable generating millions reads at low cost, we reflect questions: What will future bring for barcoding? Will identification species using short, standardized fragments stand test time? We present reflected opinions early career biodiversity researchers in form a SWOT analysis discuss answers these questions.