Environmental DNA (eDNA) refers to DNA that can be extracted from environmental
samples (such as soil, water, feces, or air) without the prior isolation of any target organism …

Abstract Earth's Critical Zone sustains terrestrial life and consists of the thin planetary
surface layer between unaltered rock and the atmospheric boundary. Within this zone, flows …

The rainforests of the Neotropics shelter a vast diversity of plant, animal and microscopic
species that provide critical ecosystem goods and services for both local and worldwide …

Populations of the world's largest carnivores are declining and now occupy mere fractions of
their historical ranges. Theory predicts that when apex predators disappear, large …

Before environmental DNA (eDNA) can establish itself as a robust tool for biodiversity
monitoring, comparison with existing approaches is necessary, yet is lacking for terrestrial …

Environmental DNA metabarcoding is a powerful tool for studying biodiversity. However,
bioinformatic approaches need to adjust to the diversity of taxonomic compartments targeted …

Advances in the sequencing of DNA extracted from media such as soil and water offer huge
opportunities for biodiversity monitoring and assessment, particularly where the collection or …

Tropical forests shelter an unparalleled biological diversity. The relative influence of
environmental selection (ie, abiotic conditions, biotic interactions) and stochastic–distance …

Soils host the vast majority of life on Earth including microorganisms and animals, and
supporting all terrestrial vegetation. While soil organisms are pivotal for ecosystem …

The use of environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys to monitor terrestrial species has been
relatively limited, with successful implementations still confined to sampling DNA from …