Targeted detection of European green crab (Carcinus maenas) and Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) using environmental DNA / Marion Chevrinais [and 9 others]. : Fs97-6/3539E-PDF

"Mitigating the impact of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) is critical because of their potential to disturb ecosystems. AIS introduction involves low abundances, which can limit detection with traditional monitoring. Environmental DNA detection (eDNA, or DNA from organisms in the environment) is a relatively sensitive tool for monitoring AIS at low abundances. We present targeted assays for eDNA detection based on quantitative PCR for two AIS, the European green crab (Carcinus maenas) and the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis). In silico validation showed that the C. maenas assay was species-specific whereas the E. sinensis assay also detected two other Eriocheir species (not reported in Canada but potential invaders). Specificity of the 2 assays was assessed in vitro by testing against phylogenetically related species commonly encountered in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, none of which showed DNA amplification. Assay sensitivity was high for both species (limit of detection <2.5 DNA copies/qPCR reaction). Detection of eDNA in situ confirmed findings from traditional monitoring for C. maenas in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. E. sinensis eDNA was detected in the St. Lawrence River but its presence was not confirmed (no active sampling). This study provides targeted eDNA detection protocols with high sensitivity, adapted to Atlantic Canadian waters, and validated to level 4 according to the DFO minimum requirements for eDNA science. These protocols have been implemented for monitoring by the DFO Quebec region since 2019"--Abstract, page vi.

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Ministère/Organisme Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, issuing body.
Maurice Lamontagne Institute, issuing body.
Titre Targeted detection of European green crab (Carcinus maenas) and Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) using environmental DNA / Marion Chevrinais [and 9 others].
Titre de la série Canadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences, 1488-5379 ; 3539
Type de publication Série - Voir l'enregistrement principal
Langue [Anglais]
Format Électronique
Document électronique
Note(s) Includes bibliographical references (pages 19-25).
Includes abstracts in English and French.
Information sur la publication Mont-Joli, QC : Regional Sciences Branch, Quebec region, Benthic and Demersal Sciences Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maurice Lamontagne Institute, 2023.
©2023
Auteur / Contributeur Chevrinais, Marion, author.
Description 1 online resource (vii, 32 pages) : illustrations (some colour), maps (some colour).
ISBN 9780660483368
Numéro de catalogue
  • Fs97-6/3539E-PDF
Descripteurs Carcinus maenas -- Detection -- Saint Lawrence, Gulf of.
Carcinus maenas -- Detection -- Québec (Province) -- Saint Lawrence River Estuary.
Chinese mitten crab -- Detection -- Saint Lawrence River.
Chinese mitten crab -- Detection -- Québec (Province) -- Saint Lawrence River Estuary.
DNA fingerprinting of animals -- Saint Lawrence, Gulf of.
DNA fingerprinting of animals -- Québec (Province) -- Saint Lawrence River Estuary.
DNA fingerprinting of animals -- Saint Lawrence River.
Crabe enragé -- Détection -- Saint-Laurent, Golfe du.
Crabe enragé -- Détection -- Québec (Province) -- Saint-Laurent, Estuaire du.
Crabe chinois -- Détection -- Saint-Laurent (Fleuve)
Crabe chinois -- Détection -- Québec (Province) -- Saint-Laurent, Estuaire du.
Animaux -- Empreintes génétiques -- Saint-Laurent, Golfe du.
Animaux -- Empreintes génétiques -- Québec (Province) -- Saint-Laurent, Estuaire du.
Animaux -- Empreintes génétiques -- Saint-Laurent (Fleuve)
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