Advanced eDNA Water Sampling Technology
Designed by scientists and engineers, Smith-Root provides the best possible environmental DNA sampling systems on the market. These systems enable rapid collection of aquatic eDNA samples to simplify the process of large survey, repeated or technical sampling. We distribute Smith-Root eDNA sampling products in Australia and New Zealand.
eDNA water samplers and poles
The most advanced water samplers on the market, designed to help users rapidly generate spatially integrated samples to maximise species detection opportunities. These water samplers include handheld and backpack samplers with extendable sampling pole accessories. They are advantageous if you are sampling for technical projects or across a large geographic scale.
Key features:
- Computer-controlled pump with user-defined parameters for consistent replicates
- Backpack model includes GPS tracking and is great for continuous, mobile eDNA sampling.
- Variety of poles available for difficult to reach sampling locations (telescoping pole) and triplicate sampling (trident pole)
eDNA filters
Smith-Root eDNA filter packs come in regular and self-preserving filter types. The self-preserving filter types are advantageous for long field surveys. The filter is never handled until safely back in the laboratory giving you increased confidence in your research. No ethanol is required and they are designed to generate almost twice the yield of DNA per litre when using self-preserving filter housings compared to the standard methods using ethanol. Underpinned by a published method.
Key features:
- Engineered to create higher DNA yield per litre of water
- Minimal risk of contamination
- Contains a preloaded inline filter, tubing extension and forceps (regular filters only)
- Available in regular and self-preserving filter types