Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding (parallel sequencing of DNA/RNA for
identification of whole communities within a targeted group) is revolutionizing the field of …

The war in Ukraine has caused severe disruption to national and worldwide food supplies.
Ukraine is a major exporter of wheat, maize, and oilseeds, staples that are now suffering a …

Microbial communities have essential roles in ocean ecology and planetary health.
Microbes participate in nutrient cycles, remove huge quantities of carbon dioxide from the air …

The Anthropocene is characterized by dramatic ecosystem changes driven by human
activities. The impact of these activities can be assessed by different geochemical and …

Environmental DNA metabarcoding is increasingly implemented in biodiversity monitoring,
including phytoplankton studies. Using 21 mock communities composed of seven unicellular …

Sedimentary ancient DNA (seda DNA) offers a novel retrospective approach to
reconstructing the history of marine ecosystems over geological timescales. Until now, the …

Major seasonal community reorganizations and associated biomass variations are
landmarks of plankton ecology. However, the processes of plankton community turnover …

Much has been published on the effects of ocean acidification on plankton since the original
Royal Society 2005 report. In addition to direct effects on primary production, it is clear that …

Microbial communities, which include prokaryotes and protists, play an important role in
aquatic ecosystems and influence ecological processes. To understand these communities …

Abstract The marine dinoflagellate Alexandrium Halim represents perhaps the most
significant and intensively studied genus with respect to species diversity, life history …