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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. 10.0% 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%
1.5k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+31%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
26% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
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