Miquel, C., Bellemain, E., Poillot, C., Taberlet, P. 2006. Quality indexes to assess genotypes reliability for studies using non-invasive sampling and multiple-tube approach. Molecular Ecology Notes 6, 985-988.

In noninvasive studies, the intersample variance in DNA quality and quantity is large, and produces multilocus genotypes of highly variable quality. Here we propose a standardized method for testing the reliability of the genotyping procedure when using the multiple-tube approach. The quality indexes generated will allow reliable comparisons among samples, loci, studies, and field and/or laboratory protocols. These indexes represent a powerful tool for the quality management of noninvasive studies.

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