Environmental DNA Isolation, Validation, and Preservation Methods.
Methods Mol Biol
; 2744: 171-180, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Environmental DNA (eDNA) workflows contain many familiar molecular-lab techniques, but also employ several unique methodologies. When working with eDNA, it is essential to avoid contamination from the point of collection through preservation and select a meaningful negative control. As eDNA can be obtained from a variety of samples and habitats (e.g., soil, water, air, or tissue), protocols will vary depending on usage. Samples may require additional steps to dilute, block, or remove inhibitors or physically break up samples or filters. Thereafter, standard DNA isolation techniques (kit-based or phenolchloroformisoamyl [PCI]) are employed. Once DNA is extracted, it is typically quantified using a fluorometer. Yields vary greatly, but are important to know prior to amplification of the gene(s) of interest. Long-term storage of both the sampled material and the extracted DNA is encouraged, as it provides a backup for spilled/contaminated samples, lost data, reanalysis, and future studies using newer technology. Storage in a freezer is often ideal; however, some storage buffers (e.g., Longmires) require that filters or swabs are kept at room temperature to prevent precipitation of buffer-related solutes. These baseline methods for eDNA isolation, validation, and preservation are detailed in this protocol chapter. In addition, we outline a cost-effective, homebrew extraction protocol optimized to extract eDNA.
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DNA, Environmental
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Methods Mol Biol
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BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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2024
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