Publications by authors named "Luis A Oyagata-Cachimuel"
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- 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.
Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, but faces severe pressures and threats to its natural ecosystems. Numerous species have declined and require to be objectively evaluated and quantified, as a step towards the development of conservation strategies. Herein, we present an updated National Red List Assessment for amphibian species of Ecuador, with one of the most detailed and complete coverages for any Ecuadorian taxonomic group to date.
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