What are the advantages of DNA barcoding?

Advantages of DNA Barcoding:

• Fast and accurate method for identifying species, making it a valuable and reliable tool in a several different fields including forensics, food and pharmaceutical industries, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and conservation
• Enables differentiation between cryptic species that appear identical but are genetically distinct, which has critical implications in various areas including biodiversity, disease control, and wildlife management
• Can be used to detect the presence of invasive species and parasites in environmental DNA gathered from soil and water
• Is a useful approach to identify species facilitating rapid and accurate analysis of biological diversity 
• Improves understanding of biodiversity and the effects of anthropogenic changes, enabling predictions related to the future of the planet and survival of species
• Can be used to detect contaminants in herbal products and ensure the biological authentication of ingredients
• Can help farmers be more effective in targeting their control efforts by helping to identify invasive species of pests
• Can potentially distinguish between food authenticity and fraud, which can lower the toxicological and microbiological risks associated with food and food products