State of mangrove biodiversity assessment in Kenya and the prospect of environmental DNA in strengthening surveys
Oketch Fredrick Onyango, Judith Auma Okello, Zipporah Muchiri, Samuel Mwakisha Mwamburi, Chepkemboi Labatt, Everlyne Osir Owiro, Shawlet Cherono
This study evaluates the current state of mangrove biodiversity assessments in Kenya and assesses the feasibility of environmental DNA (eDNA) as a complementary tool for biodiversity monitoring.
bioRxiv · Mar 17, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology