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ArticleEcology and evolution2026

Maximizing the Quality of Non-Invasive Samples for Conservation Genetics Using Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing: A Comparison of Fecal DNA Preservation Methodologies.

Alexis L Levengood, Katrin Hohwieler, Daniel Powell, Romane H Cristescu

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Article in Ecology and evolution, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Alexis L LevengoodDetection Dogs for Conservation, School of Science, Technology, and Engineering University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Queensland Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2729-5366
Katrin HohwielerDetection Dogs for Conservation, School of Science, Technology, and Engineering University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Queensland Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9896-6740
Daniel PowellDetection Dogs for Conservation, School of Science, Technology, and Engineering University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Queensland Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6323-7791
Romane H CristescuDetection Dogs for Conservation, School of Science, Technology, and Engineering University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Queensland Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7071-5245

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Non-invasive DNA sampling from feces can provide powerful tools for wildlife research, management, and conservation. However, obtaining high quality and quantity fecal DNA is notoriously problematic, being affected by many different variables. Arguably, the most influential factor within the control of biologists is how samples are collected and stored prior to laboratory analyzes. Here, we aimed to compare different fecal DNA preservation methodologies for their performance with a targeted genotyping approach and improve the quality and quantity of DNA extracted to better inform sampling of feces in the field. We assessed the proportion of missing single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data resulting from seven different fecal DNA preservation methodologies on fresh koala (

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collection methodologykoalaPhascolarctos cinereussample storagescat preservationSNP genotyping

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