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Nathalie Smitz

Biology
Invertebrates
Publications
  • Cuypers, L.N.,  Kratz, F.,  Geraerts, M.,  Fourchault, L.,  Smitz, N.,  Vanden Abeele, S.,  Segers, B.,  Burelli, P.,  Terryn, S.,  Verheyen, E. & Gryseels, S. 2025. ‘Monitoring the wild meat trade through DNA barcoding and pathogen screening of passenger-imported meat’. BeOH - Ecosystems in the Balance - Supporting future policy and research. Book of abstracts.
  • Veltjens, E.,  Asselman, P.,  Baert, W.,  Baeyen, S.,  Beirinckx, L.,  Breyne, L.,  Brosens, D.,  Claerhout, T.,  Cogneau, S.,  Cox, K.,  Cuypers, L.,  Delgat, L.,  Desmeth, P.,  de Raad, J.,  Esselens, L.,  Eves Down, M-R.,  Leliaert, F.,  Meganck, K.,  Pereboom, Z.,  Smitz, N.,  Sonet, G.,  Trekels, M.,  Vanden Broeck, A.,  Van Driessche, C. & De Wever, A. 2024. ‘The "key" to bringing DNA collections to the next level: A DiSSCo Flanders Working Group product’. SPNHC-TDWG 2024. Book of abstracts, 8. Biodiversity Information Sciences and Standards, e141720. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.8.141720.
  • Goussanou, A.,  Sonet, G.,  Smitz, N. & d’Udekem d’Acoz, C. 2024. ‘Biodiversity of the freshwater crabs of Benin: a genetic approach’. 9th International Barcode of Life Conference. Book of abstracts. Bélem, Brazil.
  • Esselens, L.,  Vanbergen, S.,  Kayenbergh, A.,  Meganck, K.,  Smitz, N.,  Deschepper, P.,  Cugala, D.,  Mwatawala, M.,  Manrakhan, A.,  Addison, P.,  Virgilio, M. & De Meyer, M. 2024. ‘Recovering DNA barcodes from Whole Genome Sequencing data. A test case with the "true" fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae)’. 9th International Barcode of Life Conference. Book of abstracts. Bélem, Brazil, 144.
  • Mullens, N.,  Kabota, S.,  Bakengesa, J.,  Esselens, L.,  Tairo, J.,  Smitz, N.,  Meganck, K.,  De Meyer, M.,  Mwatawala, M.,  Jordaens, K.,  Majuba, R.,  Janssens, S. & Virgilio, M. 2024. ‘A reference library of plant DNA barcodes to identify pollen loads in cultivated areas of East-Central Tanzania’. 9th International Barcode of Life Conference. Book of abstracts. Bélem, Brazil, 109-110.
  • Roy, L.,  Cloots, K.,  Uranw, S.,  Rai, K.,  Bhattarai, N.R.,  Lal Das, M.,  Kratz, F.,  Smitz, N. & Van Bortel, W. 2024. ‘Unlocking sand fly biodiversity in Nepal: Enhancing disease control through DNA-barcoding’. ESOVE: 23rd European Society for Vector Ecology Conference. Book of abstracts. Montpellier; France.
  • Kratz, F.,  Vanden Abeele, S.,  Deblauwe, I.,  Hermy, M.,  Vanderheyden, A.,  Smitz, N.,  Schneider, A.,  Vanslembrouck, A.,  Delbecque, J.,  Breugelmans, K.,  Segers, B.,  De Meyer, M.,  Backeljau, T.,  Muller, R.,  Rebolledo, J. & Van Bortel, W. 2024. ‘Comparative genetic analysis of invasive mosquito species in Belgium supports diverse introduction pathways’. Neobiota: 13th international conference on biological invasions. Book of abstracts. Lisbon; Portugal, 318.
  • Vanden Abeele, S.,  Backeljau, T.,  Breugelmans, K.,  De Meyer, M.,  Kratz, F.,  Segers, B.,  Smitz, N.,  Vanderheyden, A. & Hendrickx, F. 2024. ‘BopCo: an identification service for species of policy concern, including invasive alien species’. Neobiota: 13th international conference on biological invasions. Book of abstracts. Lisbon; Portugal, 426.
  • Vanden Abeele, S.,  Vanderheyden, A.,  Dekoninck, W.,  Smitz, N.,  Kratz, F.,  Segers, B.,  Breugelmans, K.,  De Meyer, M. & Backeljau, T. 2024. ‘First record of three alien termite species (Insecta: Isoptera) In Belgium’. Neobiota: 13th international conference on biological invasions. Book of abstracts. Lisbon; Portugal, 425.
  • Schols , R.,  Smitz, N.,  Vanderheyden, A. & Huyse, T. 2024. ‘Expanding the swimmer”s itch pool: a first record of Trichobilharzia regenti in Belgium’. 9th International Barcode of Life Conference. Book of abstracts. Bélem, Brazil.
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