eDNA enables proof-of-origin of samples from reservoirs with rich and abundant biodiversity
Mauro de Freitas Rebelo, Thainá Cortez, Joo Gabriel Nunes Godinho, Juliana Coelho, Rosa Cavalcanti, Henrique B Pinheiro, Yasmin Rodrigues da Cunha, Francesco Dondero, Danielle Luciana Aurora Soares do Amaral, Juliana Alves Americo
The paper shows that eDNA profiles from water samples can indicate sample provenance across reservoirs using multi-marker metabarcoding and blockchain traceability.
bioRxiv · May 13, 2025 · PreprintEcology