floraDNA Sampling Kit

Pollinator Detection Through Flower Analysis

The floraDNA kit identifies pollinator insects by analysing DNA traces left on flower heads during visitation. This molecular approach reveals which insect species are actively visiting specific plant species, providing quantitative data on pollinator-plant networks.

How it works: Collect flower heads in the provided sample bottles. Our laboratory extracts and sequences insect DNA from pollen, nectar, and flower surfaces to identify visiting species.

Applications:

• Pollination network mapping
• Conservation impact assessment
• Habitat restoration monitoring
• Agricultural pollination services evaluation

The kit transforms flower collection into comprehensive pollinator community data, enabling evidence-based management of pollinator habitats and plant-insect interactions.

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