Environmental DNA Detection in Marine Macrophyte Ecosystems as a Potential Blue Carbon Source in Sediments DOI Creative Commons
Qikun Xing, Seongjun Kim, Charles Yarish

et al.

Coasts, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 687 - 696

Published: Nov. 20, 2024

“Blue carbon” refers to the carbon sequestered by world’s oceanic and coastal ecosystems, particularly through vegetation such as mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, marine macroalgae. These ecosystems play a crucial role in global cycle serving significant sinks, absorbing dioxide from atmosphere storing it biomass sediments over long periods. This study explores use of environmental DNA (eDNA) detect macrophytes microalgae assemblages contributing blue across various ecosystems. The research addresses challenges traditional monitoring methods utilizing high-throughput sequencing 18S-V9 region amplified using eDNA sediment samples collected at eight locations United States South Korea. results reveal diverse array taxa, underscoring variability community composition different conditions. Notably, sites with seagrass beds Ulva blooms showed distinct patterns microalgal structure. underscores potential analysis providing comprehensive insights into biodiversity macrophyte thus informing conservation efforts enhancing understanding ecological dynamics.

Language: Английский

Environmental DNA Detection in Marine Macrophyte Ecosystems as a Potential Blue Carbon Source in Sediments DOI Creative Commons
Qikun Xing, Seongjun Kim, Charles Yarish

et al.

Coasts, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 687 - 696

Published: Nov. 20, 2024

“Blue carbon” refers to the carbon sequestered by world’s oceanic and coastal ecosystems, particularly through vegetation such as mangroves, salt marshes, seagrasses, marine macroalgae. These ecosystems play a crucial role in global cycle serving significant sinks, absorbing dioxide from atmosphere storing it biomass sediments over long periods. This study explores use of environmental DNA (eDNA) detect macrophytes microalgae assemblages contributing blue across various ecosystems. The research addresses challenges traditional monitoring methods utilizing high-throughput sequencing 18S-V9 region amplified using eDNA sediment samples collected at eight locations United States South Korea. results reveal diverse array taxa, underscoring variability community composition different conditions. Notably, sites with seagrass beds Ulva blooms showed distinct patterns microalgal structure. underscores potential analysis providing comprehensive insights into biodiversity macrophyte thus informing conservation efforts enhancing understanding ecological dynamics.

Language: Английский

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