The Earlham Institute is helping farmers achieve more sustainable and cost-effective crop production through the use of AirPrep samplers. Since 2015, the institute has been developing AirSeq technology, which combines robust air collection using the AirPrep Cub Sampler, advanced DNA sequencing with fast, sensitive bioinformatics software. This cutting-edge technology can detect any biological agent without bias, and its future applications are vast.
One focus area involves using AirPrep samplers to collect environmental DNA (eDNA) from the air to identify organisms that pose risks to plant, animal, and human health. This innovative method allows harmful organisms to be detected early, reducing the need for widespread pesticide application by supporting targeted treatment through regular sampling.
InnovaPrep’s FluidPrep™ and AirPrep™ concentration tools support diverse research fields, empowering scientists to achieve longer, more abundant sequencing reads for detecting mutations, variants, subspecies, and strains from air, surface, and liquid samples—whether for targeted or shotgun sequencing applications.
Read the Article: Testing DNA in the Air May Make Food Cheaper.
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