Implementation options for DNA-based identification into ecological status assessment under the European Water Framework Directive
Assessment of ecological status for the European Water Framework Directive (WFD) is
based on “Biological Quality Elements”(BQEs), namely phytoplankton, benthic flora, benthic …
based on “Biological Quality Elements”(BQEs), namely phytoplankton, benthic flora, benthic …
Next‐generation sequencing technologies for environmental DNA research
Since 2005, advances in next‐generation sequencing technologies have revolutionized
biological science. The analysis of environmental DNA through the use of specific gene …
biological science. The analysis of environmental DNA through the use of specific gene …
Structural variability and niche differentiation in the rhizosphere and endosphere bacterial microbiome of field-grown poplar trees
Background The plant microbiome represents one of the key determinants of plant health
and productivity by providing a plethora of functional capacities such as access to low …
and productivity by providing a plethora of functional capacities such as access to low …
Sequence depth, not PCR replication, improves ecological inference from next generation DNA sequencing
DP Smith, KG Peay - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Recent advances in molecular approaches and DNA sequencing have greatly progressed
the field of ecology and allowed for the study of complex communities in unprecedented …
the field of ecology and allowed for the study of complex communities in unprecedented …
Promises and pitfalls of using high‐throughput sequencing for diet analysis
The application of high‐throughput sequencing‐based approaches to DNA extracted from
environmental samples such as gut contents and faeces has become a popular tool for …
environmental samples such as gut contents and faeces has become a popular tool for …
Biodiversity soup: metabarcoding of arthropods for rapid biodiversity assessment and biomonitoring
Traditional biodiversity assessment is costly in time, money and taxonomic expertise.
Moreover, data are frequently collected in ways (eg visual bird lists) that are unsuitable for …
Moreover, data are frequently collected in ways (eg visual bird lists) that are unsuitable for …
Tree diversity and species identity effects on soil fungi, protists and animals are context dependent
Plant species richness and the presence of certain influential species (sampling effect) drive
the stability and functionality of ecosystems as well as primary production and biomass of …
the stability and functionality of ecosystems as well as primary production and biomass of …
Parasites dominate hyperdiverse soil protist communities in Neotropical rainforests
High animal and plant richness in tropical rainforest communities has long intrigued
naturalists. It is unknown if similar hyperdiversity patterns are reflected at the microbial scale …
naturalists. It is unknown if similar hyperdiversity patterns are reflected at the microbial scale …
Applications of next-generation sequencing to phylogeography and phylogenetics
This is a time of unprecedented transition in DNA sequencing technologies. Next-generation
sequencing (NGS) clearly holds promise for fast and cost-effective generation of multilocus …
sequencing (NGS) clearly holds promise for fast and cost-effective generation of multilocus …
The role of ciliate protozoa in the rumen
First described in 1843, Rumen protozoa with their striking appearance were assumed to be
important for the welfare of their host. However, despite contributing up to 50% of the bio …
important for the welfare of their host. However, despite contributing up to 50% of the bio …