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  • Environmental science
  • Molecular biology
  • Ecology

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  • Environmental DNA (eDNA) science has seen significant growth over the past two decades, leading to diverse sampling and analytical methods.
  • Method development is often siloed within institutions, limiting data exchange and collaborative progress.
  • There is ongoing confusion regarding the application of formal standards versus best practice guidelines in eDNA research and regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify terminology surrounding standardization in eDNA.
  • To differentiate between formal standards and best practice guidelines.
  • To discuss how environmental management scenarios can inform eDNA method selection and promote standardization.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current standardization efforts in eDNA.
  • Analysis of the role of formal standards in regulatory and research contexts.
  • Case study review of formal eDNA method standards informing management actions.

Main Results:

  • Formal standards and best practice guidelines serve distinct but complementary roles in eDNA.
  • Environmental management needs can guide the development and adoption of standardized eDNA protocols.
  • Existing examples demonstrate the successful application of formal eDNA standards in environmental management.

Conclusions:

  • Standardization of eDNA methods is crucial for advancing the field and enabling large-scale biological monitoring.
  • A coordinated roadmap for eDNA method development is needed to address standardization gaps.
  • Increased adoption of standardized eDNA methods will accelerate our capacity to address current environmental challenges.