eDNA Metabarcoding Assessment of Vertebrate Biodiversity in The River Svir Using COI and 12S rRNA Gene Markers
In this project, we explored the potential of eDNA as a tool for ecological monitoring of vertebrate communities in reservoirs rich in humic acids, using the Svir River as an example. Water samples (2 liters each) were collected from a depth of 0.5 meters. Filtration was performed through memebrane MCE-filters with a pore size of 0.45 micrometers. Sequencing was performed using MinIon (Oxford Nanopore Technologies).