Environmental DNA from ethanol eluent of flowers reveals a widespread diversity in cowpea associated animal communities in Hainan Island
Q. Chen, H.-L. Yu, J.-X. Lv, X. Wang, J. Li, M.-Y. Wu, C.-H. Shi, W. Xie, X.-Y. Kong, G.-H. Huang
This study uses eDNA metabarcoding to analyze cowpea-associated animal communities in Hainan, identifying 62 species, mostly arthropods, and highlighting regional diversity and pesticide impacts.
bioRxiv · Feb 1, 2024 · PreprintEcology