Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies is a research topic within Ecology. Science Explorer counts 15k research works in it since 1950. 27.6% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers revolves around the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) and related techniques such as metabarcoding and next-generation sequencing for monitoring and assessing biodiversity in various ecosystems, with a focus on aquatic environments. The papers cover topics such as species detection, biodiversity assessment, conservation genetics, and the application of eDNA in ecological and environmental studies.
- Environmental DNA
- Metabarcoding
- Biodiversity Monitoring
- Next-Generation Sequencing
- Conservation Genetics
- Species Detection
- DNA Barcoding
- Aquatic Ecosystems
- Ecological Assessment
- Molecular Ecology
- Research works
- 15k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 27.6% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +72% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies research?
By volume, the United States and China publish the most (692 and 673 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 692 works
- 2 China 673 works
- 3 Japan 208 works
- 4 France 198 works
- 5 Germany 187 works
- 6 Australia 176 works
- 7 Canada 164 works
- 8 United Kingdom 160 works
- 9 India 121 works
- 10 Spain 109 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Chinese Academy of Sciences publishes the most Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies research, followed by Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and University of Guelph.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Chinese Academy of SciencesChina 31 works
- 2 Centre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueFrance 26 works
- 3 University of GuelphCanada 18 works
- 4 Shanghai Ocean UniversityChina 18 works
- 5 University of Chinese Academy of SciencesChina 17 works
- 6 University of CopenhagenDenmark 15 works
- 7 United States Geological SurveyUnited States 15 works
- 8 Fisheries and Oceans CanadaCanada 11 works
- 9 Kyoto UniversityJapan 11 works
- 10 Chinese Academy of Fishery SciencesChina 11 works
Who are the leading researchers in Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies include Peer Bork.
- 1 Peer Bork Germany 4.7k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies research done?
The largest centres of Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Paris (France), Nanjing (China) and Washington D.C. (United States).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
Where is the best place to study Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies?
Among universities, judged by research, Curtin University, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and University of Guelph score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtin UniversityAustralia | 64.1 | 46.4% | 7.9× | 9 | +252.7% |
| 2 | Swedish University of Agricultural SciencesSweden | 62.5 | 46.9% | 14.6× | 9 | +55.2% |
| 3 | University of GuelphCanada | 59.3 | 31.5% | 16.7× | 18 | +68.3% |
| 4 | University of CopenhagenDenmark | 51.3 | 43.0% | 6.0× | 15 | +10.0% |
| 5 | ETH ZurichSwitzerland | 44.8 | 57.9% | 3.3× | 8 | +14.8% |
| 6 | Aarhus UniversityDenmark | 43.7 | 50.8% | 3.3× | 9 | +87.1% |
| 7 | Shanghai Ocean UniversityChina | 41.2 | 18.3% | 20.9× | 18 | -44.2% |
| 8 | University of Duisburg-EssenGermany | 40.9 | 39.1% | 6.8× | 8 | — |
| 9 | University of OsloNorway | 40.6 | 45.6% | 5.0× | 9 | -9.8% |
| 10 | University of Chinese Academy of SciencesChina | 39.3 | 39.8% | 2.8× | 18 | +63.2% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 72% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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