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  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding offers powerful biodiversity monitoring capabilities.
  • Standardization and optimization are critical for reliable eDNA applications.
  • Resource constraints necessitate careful methodological trade-offs in study design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key methodological factors influencing biodiversity estimates in eDNA metabarcoding.
  • To assess the impact of filtration capacity, replication strategies, and PCR pooling on species richness and composition.
  • To guide the design of effective eDNA monitoring studies under resource limitations.

Main Methods:

  • Water eDNA survey of vertebrates in a Mediterranean watershed.
  • Comparison of high-capacity versus low-capacity filtration capsules.
  • Evaluation of biological and technical replication, and pooling of PCR replicates.
  • Analysis of methodological impacts on terrestrial and aquatic species detection.

Main Results:

  • Capsule filtration capacity and site replication were primary drivers of variation in biodiversity estimates.
  • Biological and PCR replication showed smaller, yet significant, effects.
  • Pooling PCR replicates reduced sensitivity compared to independent analysis.
  • Methodological impacts were more pronounced for terrestrial species.

Conclusions:

  • Prioritize high-capacity filtration and multi-site sampling for robust eDNA biodiversity monitoring.
  • Adjust replication strategies based on water volume filtered and monitoring goals.
  • Avoid pooling PCR replicates to maximize detection of rare species.
  • Balance methodological choices with resource constraints for effective eDNA study designs.