Threatened, Endangered or Rare Species Detection
The non-invasive nature of eDNA methods for species detection is a great advantage for monitoring of rare, threatened, or endangered species.
Many traditional methods can result in stress to the target organisms and/or alterations to their habitat. Management questions such as definition of extant range, screening for appropriate sites for reintroductions, and monitoring changes in populations following restoration efforts, can all be addressed through eDNA analysis. Our lab studies rare species including the longnose darter, topeka shiner, spectaclecase mussel, and oyster mussel. Video: Darter capture by oyster mussel
Projects
Searching for Shiners in Missouri
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The non-invasive nature of eDNA methods for species detection is a great advantage for monitoring of rare, threatened, or endangered species.
Many traditional methods can result in stress to the target organisms and/or alterations to their habitat. Management questions such as definition of extant range, screening for appropriate sites for reintroductions, and monitoring changes in populations following restoration efforts, can all be addressed through eDNA analysis. Our lab studies rare species including the longnose darter, topeka shiner, spectaclecase mussel, and oyster mussel. Video: Darter capture by oyster mussel
Projects
Searching for Shiners in Missouri
Return to Molecular Section: eDNA Research
Return to Biochemistry & Physiology