Table 1 Parameter estimates for eDNA movement in LEEF streams using equations noted in methods.

From: Controls on eDNA movement in streams: Transport, Retention, and Resuspension

Stream

Mean eDNA Release Solution ± SE (copies mL−1)

Uptake Estimates

Slope ± SE (k)

Transport Distance Sp ± SE (m)

Wetted Width (m)

Discharge Q (L sec−1)

Depositional Velocity vdep ± SE (mm s−1)

R 2

p

COBB

21,274  ± 15673

0.56

1.87

ALT

107,919  ± 89863

−0.053  ± 0.01

18.9 15.9–23.3

0.62

2.1

0.146–0.214

0.64

<0.01

MIX

127,537  ± 87567

−0.106  ± 0.05

9.4 6.4–17.9

0.60

1.87

0.330 0.175–0.486

0.33

0.06

PG

189,966  ± 67271

−0.131  ± 0.02

7.7 6.7–9.1

0.59

2.1

0.464 0.392–0.535

0.76

<0.01