Use of environmental DNA (eDNA) in streams to detect feral swine (Sus scrofa)

Invasive feral swine can damage ecosystems, disrupt plant and animal populations, and transmit diseases. Monitoring of feral swine populations requires expensive and labor-intensive techniques such as aerial surveys, field surveys for sign, trail cameras, and verifying landowner reports. Environment...

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Main Authors: Amberly N. Hauger, Karmen M. Hollis-Etter, Dwayne R. Etter, Gary J. Roloff, Andrew R. Mahon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/8287.pdf