Global food production, food supply chains and food security are increasingly stressed by
human population growth and loss of arable land, becoming more vulnerable to …

Early and accurate diagnosis is key to mitigating the impact of infectious diseases, along
with efficient surveillance. This however is particularly challenging in aquatic environments …

Decades of environmental DNA (eDNA) method application, spanning a wide variety of taxa
and habitats, has advanced our understanding of eDNA and underlined its value as a tool …

In recent years, aquaculture has seen tremendous growth worldwide due to technological
advancements, leading to research and development of various innovations. Aquaculture …

Red sea bream iridoviral disease (RSIVD) causes high economic damage in mariculture in
Asian countries. However, there is little information on the source of infection and viral …

Detecting pathogens in the live animal trade is critical for tracking and preventing their
movement, introduction and spillover into susceptible fauna. However, the scale of the live …

Aquatic animal viruses are considered to be transmitted via environmental water between
fish farms. This study aimed to understand the actual transmission risk of red sea bream …

Khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts, 1898, is a serious pest of stored grain
products globally. Environmental DNA (eDNA)-based methods offer sensitive detection tools …

Environmental DNA (eDNA) water assays are beginning to be implemented for many
important pathogens in confined aquaculture systems. Recirculating systems are rapidly …

Considerable gaps in our understanding of cubozoan ecology exist due to challenges
associated with their detection. Environmental DNA (eDNA) removes the need for physical …