| Title: | DNAqua-Net : developing new genetic tools for bioassessment and monitoring of aquatic ecosystems in Europe |
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| Authors: | ID Leese, Florian (Author)
ID Eleršek, Tina (Author)
ID Fišer, Cene (Author)
ID Rotter, Ana (Author)
ID Žegura, Bojana (Author)
ID Maček, Irena (Author) |
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 URL - Source URL, visit https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.2.e11321
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: |  NIB - National Institute of Biology
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| Abstract: | The protection, preservation and restoration of aquatic ecosystems and their functions are of global importance. For European states it became legally binding mainly through the EU-Water Framework Directive (WFD). In order to assess the ecological status of a given water body, aquatic biodiversity data are obtained and compared to a reference water body. The quantified mismatch obtained determines the extent of potential management actions. The current approach to biodiversity assessment is based on morpho-taxonomy. This approach has many drawbacks such as being time consuming, limited in temporal and spatial resolution, and error-prone due to the varying individual taxonomic expertise of the analysts. Novel genomic tools can overcome many of the aforementioned problems and could complement or even replace traditional bioassessment. Yet, a plethora of approaches are independently developed in different institutions, thereby hampering any concerted routine application. The goal of this Action is to nucleate a group of researchers across disciplines with the task to identify gold-standard genomic tools and novel eco-genomic indices for routine application in biodiversity assessments of European fresh- and marine water bodies. Furthermore, DNAqua-Net will provide a platform for training of the next generation of European researchers preparing them for the new technologies. Jointly with water managers, politicians, and other stakeholders, the group will develop a conceptual framework for the standard application of eco-genomic tools as part of legally binding assessments. |
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| Keywords: | aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, monitoring, genomic tools |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 29.11.2016 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2016 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-24 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 2 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-19789  |
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| UDC: | 574.5 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2367-7163 |
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| DOI: | 10.3897/rio.2.e11321 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 4141135 |
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| Note: | Nasl. z nasl. zaslona;
Opis vira z dne 7. 12. 2016;
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 25.07.2024 |
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| Views: | 978 |
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