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Genetic tools for environmental monitoring (eDNA)<\/h3>\n
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a <\/span>molecular ecology tool used to detect and monitor organisms by analysing genetic material they release into the environment. DNA shed through skin cells, mucus, faeces, or gametes can be collected from water, soil, sediment, or air and analysed using techniques such as PCR and next-generation sequencing.<\/span><\/p>\nAs a non-invasive and highly sensitive approach, eDNA enables species and community-level biodiversity assessment without the need for direct observation or capture. It is widely applied in biodiversity monitoring, early detection of invasive species, monitoring of rare or endangered taxa, and assessments of ecosystem health and water quality.<\/span><\/p>\nBy providing efficient, scalable, and standardised species detection, eDNA enhances environmental monitoring, conservation research, and ecosystem management, supporting evidence-based decision-making while minimising ecological disturbance.<\/span><\/p>\nURL \/ Availability: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
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