Allison Dickey

1 Introduction Advances in molecular detection and microsampling have reduced the sample size required for transcriptomic analyses, providing less invasive alternatives to punch biopsies [1, 2]. Techniques such as tape-stripping (TS) and microbiopsy (MB) collection minimise pain, discomfort and tissue disruption while supporting faster healing, making them attractive for veterinary use [2, 3].

1 Introduction Since the introduction of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for early detection of human prostate cancer (PC) in 1994, the overall mortality rate from the disease has fallen by ~50%, and the 5-year survival rate for localised disease currently exceeds 95% [1]. In contrast, the 5-year survival rate for more advanced, treatment-refractory cases is ~35% [1]. Over 95% of human PC are prostatic adenocarcinoma (AC), arising from glandular epithelium [2].

1 INTRODUCTION Miscanthus are C4 perennial grasses that are predominantly native to East Asia. The genus contains as many as 14 species, nestled in the Poaceae Subtribe Saccharinae, commonly called the sugarcane complex (Hodkinson et al., 1997, 2002). As with many species within this complex, Miscanthus spp.