Experimental assessment of downstream environmental DNA patterns under variable fish biomass and river discharge rates Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek
Abstract The development of environmental DNA (eDNA) methods toward implementation as a cost-effective, nonlethal tool for fish biomonitoring in lotic environments requires insights on the temporal and spatial distribution of eDNA in river systems. Yet, little is known on how downstream eDNA dispersal is affected by the combination of river discharge and source biomass effects. In this study, we aimed at unraveling the effect of source- and ...