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Advances in the application of environmental DNA in aquatic ecosystems
Received:June 09, 2021  
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KeyWord:environmental DNA;aquatic ecosystem;biodiversity;ecological monitoring;application limitations
Author NameAffiliation
ZHAO Yanwei State Key Laboratory of Water Environmental Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China 
CHEN Jiaqi State Key Laboratory of Water Environmental Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China 
DONG Li State Key Laboratory of Water Environmental Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China 
MA Xiaomei State Key Laboratory of Water Environmental Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China 
BAI Jie State Key Laboratory of Water Environmental Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China 
TIAN Kai State Key Laboratory of Water Environmental Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China 
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Abstract:
      Environmental DNA(eDNA) refers to the DNA of all organisms found in the environment. eDNA can be helpful in determining community or species composition information in the ecosystem by analyzing DNA fragments directly from different environmental samples using sequencing techniques. Compared to traditional biological monitoring methods based on morphological identification, eDNA has the advantages of simplicity, high effectiveness, high sensitivity, and environmental friendliness. It is an important avenue for future research in aquatic ecosystems. Here, we review the operational flow of eDNA technology, its application in aquatic ecosystems, and existing problems, as well as prospective development trends of eDNA technology.