Proficiency testing and cross-laboratory method comparison to support standardisation of diatom DNA metabarcoding for freshwater biomonitoring DNA metabarcoding of benthic diatoms has been successfully applied for biomonitoring at the national scale and can now be considered technically ready for routine application. However, protocols and…

🧬 DNA metabarcoding of diatoms is ready for biomonitoring, but varying protocols hinder comparability. #DNAquaIMG ( #BiodivMon) shows successful protocol transfer across labs, proposing a strategy ensuring distinct protocols meet minimum standards.

Proficiency testing and cross-laboratory method comparison to support standardisation of diatom DNA metabarcoding for freshwater biomonitoring DNA metabarcoding of benthic diatoms has been successfully applied for biomonitoring at the national scale and can now be considered technically ready for routine application. However, protocols and m...

Are diatom DNA metabarcoding protocols reproducible?
How much variability between protocols affects quality assessment?
📖 I'm excited to share our new article with colleagues from #DNAqua-Net #DNAquaIMG published in MBMG!
👉 mbmg.pensoft.net/article/1332...

#DNAmetabarcoding #Diatoms #Biomonitoring

Neue Methoden für das #Biodiversitätsmonitoring helfen, Veränderungen früh zu erkennen & die Natur zu schützen. Das betrifft besonders #Flussökosysteme. Das Projekt #DNAquaIMG @leeselab.bsky.social ermöglicht eine bessere Überwachung biologischer Vielfalt in Flüssen. www.uni-due.de/2024-03-01-n...

New methods for #biodiversitymonitoring help to detect changes at an early stage and protect nature. This particularly applies to #riverecosystems. The #DNAquaIMG project led by @leeselab.bsky.social enables better monitoring of #biodiversity in rivers. www.uni-due.de/2024-03-01-n...