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Comparison of the effect of time and preservative on the quality of DNA from pitfall traps.

Published online: 28 Dec 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Rees, H. C.

Content type: Reports

The aim of this project was to generate evidence to inform best practise guidance for Natural England staff wishing to use DNA metabarcoding to identi...

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The efficacy of DNA sequencing on samples of terrestrial invertebrates 2018/2019.

Published online: 09 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Rees, H. C. & Maddison, B. M. & Owen, J. P. & Baker, C. A. & Bishop, K. & Gough, K. C. & Webb, J. R.

Content type: Reports

This publication reports on the accuracy of DNA species identification for invertebrates, and investigates also on the reliability of the BOLD databas...

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UK Barcode of Life: 2024 project.

Published online: 05 Dec 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Price, B. & Cristovao, J. & Sivell, O. & Hall, D. W. & Beasley, J. & Paul, A. & Powell, O. & White, O. W. & Askew, W.

Content type: Reports

DNA-based methods provide promising opportunities for species and assemblage monitoring, especially for difficult-to-observe taxa. Despite advancement...

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Invertebrate traps and DNA - literature review. Survey of sample preservatives compatible with DNA analysis.

Published online: 08 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Rees, H. C.

Content type: Reports

A targeted literature review was carried out to investigate methods for terrestrial invertebrate sampling for use with DNA analysis techniques. The ai...

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Assessing metabarcoding methods for re-analysis of pond DNA samples: Towards a new metric for assessment of pond condition.

Published online: 24 Jan 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Ward, G. & Robertson, C. & Ryder, D. & Bass, D.

Content type: Reports

The aims of this study were to determine whether the quality and quantity of plant and eukaryote DNA present in the district level licensing (DLL) sam...

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UK Barcode of Life: 2023 project - DEFRA Centre of Excellence for DNA Methods.

Published online: 05 Sep 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Price, B. & Cristovao, J. & Sivell, O. & Hall, A. & Hall, D. W. & White, O. & Wilbraham, J. & Brodie, J. & Blagoderov, V. & Whiffin, A. & Cuber, P. & Davis, R. & Misra, R. & Leatherland, D. & Clark, K.

Content type: Reports

DNA-based methods offer a significant opportunity to monitor individual species and species assemblages where appropriate, for example those that may ...

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UK Barcode of Life: 2022 project update.

Published online: 06 Jan 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Price, B. & Cristovao, J. & Hall, A. & Cuber, P. & Geeves, C. & Salatino, S. & White, O. & Davis, R. & Scott, B. & Misra, R. & Leatherland, D. & Clark, K.

Content type: Reports

Gaps in DNA reference libraries of UK species were identified by the Defra DNA Centre of Excellence Working Group as one of the main barriers preventi...

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Testing the validity of using eDNA for carbon origin analysis from sediment cores.

Published online: 28 Nov 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Pagaling, E. & Buswell, V. G. & Cooper, A. & Hedley, P. & Cock, P. J. A. & Robinson, L. & Morris, J.

Content type: Reports

The present pilot study tested the validity of metabarcoding to characterise blue carbon stocks in the UK using sediments from the Solway Firth. This ...

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Initiation of UK Barcode of Life and filling priority gaps.

Published online: 17 Jul 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Price, B. & Misra, R. & Broad, G. & Clark, K.

Content type: Reports

This report describes the progress in the formation of the UK Barcode of Life (UKBOL) steering group and progress in barcoding priority eukaryote spec...

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Environmental DNA surveillance for invertebrate species: advantages and technical limitations to detect invasive crayfish Procambarus clarkii in freshwater ponds.

Published online: 06 Aug 2014

Authors: Tréguier, A. & Paillisson, J. M. & Dejean, T. & Valentini, A. & Schlaepfer, M. A. & Roussel, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The introduction of non-native species is a major threat to biodiversity. While eradication programs of well-established invaders are costly and hazar...

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