Centre for Biodiversity Genomics & Department of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, Canada N1G 2W1; Centre for Environmental Genomics Applications, eDNAtec Inc., 14 International Place Unit 103, St. John's, NL, Canada A1A 0R6.
Trends Ecol Evol. 2022 Oct;37(10):826-828. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2022.06.015. Epub 2022 Jul 25.
As environmental DNA (eDNA) approaches gain momentum for biodiversity analysis, validation becomes a key consideration. I focus on four facets of eDNA validation. Validation through technical processes, legal use, official statements, and 'good enough' scenarios can advance the field to aid societal issues such as climate emergency and biodiversity crisis.
随着环境 DNA(eDNA)技术在生物多样性分析中的应用日益普及,验证成为一个关键的考虑因素。我主要关注 eDNA 验证的四个方面,包括技术流程、法律用途、官方声明和“足够好”的情况。这些方面的验证可以推动该领域的发展,帮助解决社会问题,如气候紧急情况和生物多样性危机。