GeoPro Talks - Environmental DNA-eDNA: A Modern Tool in Support of Environmental Assessments
Webinar Wednesdays
Environmental DNA (eDNA) technology is poised to revolutionize the way ecological and environmental assessments are conducted, enabling higher rates of detection for rare species without the need for directly observing or capturing the study organism.
eDNA refers to the genetic material released by an organism to its environment as dead cells, scales, hair, feces, body fluids, gametes, etc. This material can be collected from the environment through water sampling and tested to determine recent presence of the target species.
This webinar will provide an introduction to eDNA technology, review field and laboratory methods and describe applications through case studies involving environmental assessments conducted for residential/commercial development projects, mining and conservation biology.
Aron Weir
GPro Talks - Environmental DNA (eDNA): A Modern Tool in Support of Environmental Assessments Audio
Environmental DNA (eDNA): A Modern Tool in Support of Environmental Assessments Video
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