[HTML][HTML] MiFish metabarcoding: a high-throughput approach for simultaneous detection of multiple fish species from environmental DNA and other samples

M Miya, RO Gotoh, T Sado - Fisheries Science, 2020 - Springer
We reviewed the current methodology and practices of the DNA metabarcoding approach
using a universal PCR primer pair MiFish, which co-amplifies a short fragment of fish DNA …

[HTML][HTML] Standards for methods utilizing environmental DNA for detection of fish species

L Shu, A Ludwig, Z Peng - Genes, 2020 - mdpi.com
Environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques are gaining attention as cost-effective, non-invasive
strategies for acquiring information on fish and other aquatic organisms from water samples …

Moving on from the insect apocalypse narrative: engaging with evidence-based insect conservation

ME Saunders, JK Janes, JC O'Hanlon - BioScience, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Recent studies showing temporal changes in local and regional insect populations received
exaggerated global media coverage. Confusing and inaccurate science communication on …

[HTML][HTML] In situ Autonomous Acquisition and Preservation of Marine Environmental DNA Using an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

KM Yamahara, CM Preston, J Birch, K Walz… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Environmental DNA (eDNA) can be used to identify macroorganisms and describe
biodiversity, and thus has promise to supplement biological monitoring in marine …

[HTML][HTML] Usefulness and limitations of sample pooling for environmental DNA metabarcoding of freshwater fish communities

H Sato, Y Sogo, H Doi, H Yamanaka - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding has been used increasingly to assess
biodiversity of aquatic vertebrates. However, there still remains to be developed a sampling …

[HTML][HTML] Environmental DNA and metabarcoding for the study of amphibians and reptiles: species distribution, the microbiome, and much more

GF Ficetola, R Manenti, P Taberlet - Amphibia-Reptilia, 2019 - brill.com
In the last decade, eDNA and metabarcoding have opened new avenues to biodiversity
studies; amphibians and reptiles are animals for which these new approaches have allowed …

eDNA metabarcoding: a promising method for anuran surveys in highly diverse tropical forests

CM Lopes, T Sasso, A Valentini… - Molecular ecology …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Understanding the geographical distribution and community composition of species is
crucial to monitor species persistence and define effective conservation strategies …

[HTML][HTML] Measuring the impact of conservation: The growing importance of monitoring fauna, flora and funga

PJ Stephenson, MC Londoño-Murcia, PAV Borges… - Diversity, 2022 - mdpi.com
Many stakeholders, from governments to civil society to businesses, lack the data they need
to make informed decisions on biodiversity, jeopardising efforts to conserve, restore and …

[HTML][HTML] A Brief Review of Non-Avian Reptile Environmental DNA (eDNA), with a Case Study of Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) eDNA Under Field Conditions

CIM Adams, LA Hoekstra, MR Muell, FJ Janzen - Diversity, 2019 - mdpi.com
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is an increasingly used non-invasive molecular tool for
detecting species presence and monitoring populations. In this article, we review the current …

Enhancing tropical conservation and ecology research with aquatic environmental DNA methods: an introduction for non‐environmental DNA specialists

R Huerlimann, MK Cooper, RC Edmunds… - Animal …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Biodiversity conservation is a worldwide concern and proper management of threatened
species or communities depends on reliable and accurate data collection. Despite the broad …