eDNA Biodiversity Detection

AUS-TMI-AGR-DNA General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

No specific value — see range
Direction: Higher is desirable ↑
Form: CompositeFramework

Scoring Curve

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Contributing Benchmarks

CompositeFramework Primary Point Guard

Evidence & Context

A diverse aquatic vertebrate and invertebrate community profile, characterized by the presence of sensitive native species and functional groups typical of 'Good' to 'Very Good' (Grade A/B) condition waterways in regional bioassessment frameworks, and the absence or low prevalence of invasive species and eutrophication-tolerant taxa.

Metric Definition:

A diverse aquatic vertebrate and invertebrate community profile characterized by presence of sensitive native species and functional groups typical of 'Good' to 'Very Good' condition waterways, with absence or low prevalence of invasive and eutrophication-tolerant taxa.

Benchmark Definition:

A qualitative community profile benchmark representing best available condition in agricultural crop production in tropical maritime islands.

Justification:

The benchmark is a robust synthesis of the most relevant regional data, linking eDNA profiles from active monitoring projects to ecological condition grades of a recognized regional framework.

Sources (2)

Preview of eDNA guidelines – Environomics Future Science Platform - CSIRO Research
eDNA guidelines – Environomics Future Science Platform - CSIRO Research Government

Categories - environmental DNA - CSIRO Data Access Portal

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Preview of North Queensland eDNA Fish Mapping - OzFish Unlimited
North Queensland eDNA Fish Mapping - OzFish Unlimited GreyLiterature

eDNA as a tool to inform aquatic biosecurity management decisions: A case study on a South-East Queensland dam with a retrofitted fish passage facility

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Supporting Sources (7)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of Chapter 00013 - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Agroecosystems - Berkeley Food Institute
Chapter 00013 - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Agroecosystems - Berkeley Food Institute
Contextual Support Journal

Eutrophication (nutrient enrichment) - Government of Western Australia

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Preview of Eutrophication (nutrient enrichment) - Western Australian Government
Eutrophication (nutrient enrichment) - Western Australian Government
Contextual Support Government

Memorandum - Nitrate guideline values in ANZECC 2000

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Preview of How to Increase Soil Fertility with Mixed-Species Planting - SONIC Natural Farming, accessed July 7, 2025,
How to Increase Soil Fertility with Mixed-Species Planting - SONIC Natural Farming, accessed July 7, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

Functional Agro-Biodiversity: An Evaluation of Current Approaches and Outcomes - MDPI

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Preview of Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Improvement Plan 2014-2021 - Reef Catchments
Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Improvement Plan 2014-2021 - Reef Catchments
Contextual Support Government

Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Improvement Plan 2014-2021 - Reef Catchments

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Preview of Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Improvement Plan 2014-2021 - Reef Catchments, accessed August 2, 2025,
Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Improvement Plan 2014-2021 - Reef Catchments, accessed August 2, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Improvement Plan 2014-2021 - Reef Catchments, accessed August 2, 2025

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Preview of Plant Production and Protection Division: How to manage agricultural biodiversity
Plant Production and Protection Division: How to manage agricultural biodiversity
Contextual Support Government

Plant Production and Protection Division: How to manage agricultural biodiversity

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Preview of the mackay – whitsunday – isaac - 2022 report card - Healthy Rivers ...
the mackay – whitsunday – isaac - 2022 report card - Healthy Rivers ...
Direct Evidence Journal

Plant Production and Protection Division: How to manage agricultural biodiversity

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Tropical & Subtropical Maritime Islands
  • Land Use Agricultural Crop Production
  • Assessment Conservation Target
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 3 Jun 2026

Notes

The benchmark is qualitative, not a simple species count, and reflects a community profile characteristic of high-health ecosystems. It includes a functional range with a lower critical threshold, an optimal range trajectory, and an upper detrimental compositional threshold indicating ecosystem degradation.

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— presence/absence Moderate
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— presence/absence Moderate
Agricultural Crop Production · Conservation Target
CompositeFramework Active v1