Abstract:This study evaluates how eDNA information could be used within Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). We developed an original model to simulate the conditions for which an eDNA signal detects, or does not detect, an impact on a targeted (receptor) species in a given project area. The simulation has four consecutive steps. First, a deterministic model simulated the dynamics of the receptor population and their eDNA fragment concentrations in the environment. Second, random distributions of receptor organisms a… Show more
“…Changes in species composition and their distributions are the measurable indices for Ecological Impact Assessments (EIA), and eDNA analysis would be an advantageous method for EIA. Coston‐Guarini et al (2023) explore the suitability of eDNA analysis for EIA by simulating the detection probability of eDNA of the target population with some factors causing variabilities such as population growth and the mobility of the population. Their results highlighted the need for testing sampling strategies and basic environmental factors to ensure reliable forecasting of eDNA reactivity when applying eDNA analysis for EIA.…”
Section: Applying Edna or Erna To Test Ecological Or Biological Quest...mentioning
“…Changes in species composition and their distributions are the measurable indices for Ecological Impact Assessments (EIA), and eDNA analysis would be an advantageous method for EIA. Coston‐Guarini et al (2023) explore the suitability of eDNA analysis for EIA by simulating the detection probability of eDNA of the target population with some factors causing variabilities such as population growth and the mobility of the population. Their results highlighted the need for testing sampling strategies and basic environmental factors to ensure reliable forecasting of eDNA reactivity when applying eDNA analysis for EIA.…”
Section: Applying Edna or Erna To Test Ecological Or Biological Quest...mentioning
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