eDNA / Metabarcoding

eDNA and metabarcoding workflows provide a deeper laboratory view of soil biological communities.

Item Description
What it is A laboratory workflow for analysing biological material present in soil.
Main purpose To characterise biodiversity and biological-community composition.
Where used Laboratory
Typical users Researchers, specialist laboratories
Typical outputs Richness, diversity, evenness, and functional-group information

Main target variables

  • fungal diversity,
  • bacterial diversity,
  • archaeal diversity,
  • and selected functional-group indicators depending on the workflow.

Descriptor groups supported

  • biodiversity,
  • biological functioning,
  • and advanced ecological interpretation.

Practical note

This is a more specialised toolbox component and is most useful when users need a deeper view of soil biological communities.

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UK Research and Innovation

This work has received funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding guarantee [grant numbers 10053484, 1005216, 1006329].

Funded by the European Union

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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