Image of the Day: Attendance Record
Researchers from Aarhus University, Denmark, have discovered that insects leave tiny DNA traces on the flowers they visit. This newly developed eDNA method holds a vast potential for documenting unknown insect-plant interactions, keeping track of endangered pollinators, such as wild bees and butterflies, as well as in the management of unwanted pest species.
Image of the Day: Attendance Record
Genetic material left behind on flowers can reveal which insects have visited.
Mon 11 Feb 19 from The Scientist
DNA traces on wild flowers reveal insect visitors
Researchers from Aarhus University, Denmark, have discovered that insects leave tiny DNA traces on the flowers they visit. This newly developed eDNA method holds a vast potential for documenting ...
Fri 8 Feb 19 from Phys.org
DNA traces on wild flowers reveal insect visitors, Fri 8 Feb 19 from Eurekalert
Insects leave tiny traces of DNA on the flowers they visit
Scientists have developed new tools for identifying the tiny traces of DNA on flower petals left behind by insect visitors.
Fri 8 Feb 19 from UPI
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