Publications by authors named "Lenin R Riascos-Flores"
Article Synopsis
- Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a deadly fungus causing declines in amphibian populations globally, necessitating rapid DNA detection methods for better management.
- The study tested a portable PCR device for detecting Bd in critically endangered toads in Ecuador, using skin swabs and environmental DNA from local streams.
- Results showed successful Bd detection in 6 out of 12 water samples and 10 out of 12 amphibian samples, demonstrating the effectiveness of field-based DNA monitoring techniques in remote habitats.
