Utilisation of environmental DNA to track agricultural pests and determine insect biodiversity in The Netherlands ...

Presentation at the Netherlands Annual Ecology Meeting 2021 - NAEM2021. Given on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Session 3: Global Change Ecology (note, uploaded before presentation occured). Link to meeting: https://www.nern.nl/naem-2021-programme Abstract: Environmental DNA (eDNA) is freely available genetic material that is recovered from the environment – e.g. waste water, animal faeces, or surfaces. The methods and techniques are at the point where near real-time results can be generated: Collect bat poop on a Monday, determine the bat's diet by Friday. What remains to be seen if this is 1)... Mehr ...