Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: There is a profound interdependence between biodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Biodiversity underpins the functioning of global ecosystems and human welfare, and the achievement of numerous SDGs is directly or indirectly linked to protecting and sustainably managing biodiversity. In recent years, environmental DNA (eDNA) technology has exerted a great impact in the field of biodiversity monitoring. Airborne eDNA plays a significant role due to its non-invasive nature and the ability to monitor multiple taxonomic groups simultaneously. This review summarizes the technical principles, sampling methods, data analysis strategies of airborne eDNA and its application in biodiversity monitoring. In addition, it discusses the current technical challenges (e.g., pollution control, degradation mechanisms, and quantitative analysis) in the field, as well as future development directions, including optimizing sampling strategies, developing specific primers, integrating environmental RNA (eRNA), and establishing standardized monitoring systems. This review aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of airborne eDNA technology to promote airborne wide application of eDNA in global biodiversity monitoring.
Source: Sustainability
DOI: 10.3390/su17125530
Author: Qingyang Liu
Institution: Nanjing Forestry University
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
OpenAlex ID: W4411345525