Use of (e)DNA and barcoding techniques for screening of (potentially) invasive alien species.
Details
The monitoring of (potentially) invasive alien species through surveillance systems (surveillance = all actions aimed at detecting previously unknown locations of alien species) at INBO is a combination of passive, generic surveillance (area-wide but not very targeted) and specific, active surveillance aimed at risk areas (e.g. protected nature areas, risk areas for introduction), tailored to specific species or with specific interest groups. Innovative techniques such as environmental DNA (eDNA) and metabarcoding are essential to achieve this. This project includes initiatives that use eDNA or (meta)barcoding for ad hoc application in the context of the detection, surveillance or identification of (potentially) invasive species.| Status | Running |
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| Actual start/end date | 01/04/2020 - 31/12/2024 |
Teams
- Wildlife Management and Invasive Species
- Genetic Diversity
- Estuaries
- Monitoring and Restoration of Aquatic Fauna
- Management Team
INBO Research theme(s)
- Invasive species
- Water
Participants
Tim AdriaensRein Brys
Sander Devisscher
Joachim Mergeay
Jan Soors
Jeroen Speybroeck
Frank Van de Meutter
Hugo Verreycken
David Halfmaerten
Bram D'hondt
Loïc van Doorn