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On-Site Molecular Detection of Soil-Borne Phytopathogens Using a Portable Real-Time PCR System

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Advances in molecular phytodiagnostics - new solutions for old problems.

Rick Mumford¹, Neil Boonham¹, Jenny Tomlinson¹

¹Central Science Laboratory, Sand Hutton, York YO41 1LZ UK.

European Journal of Plant Pathology

|March 28, 2020

Summary

Advancements in molecular diagnostics, like real-time PCR, improve plant pathogen detection. New technologies enable rapid, on-site testing, overcoming challenges in field diagnostics and complex sample types.

Keywords:

TaqMan microarrays molecular diagnostics on-site testing phytodiagnostics real-time PCR

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Plant pathology
Molecular diagnostics
Biotechnology

Background:

Molecular diagnostic methods have significantly advanced plant pathogen detection.
Traditional methods face challenges with complex samples (soil, vectors) and high-throughput needs.
There's a need for robust, field-deployable diagnostics, especially for resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the development and implementation of novel molecular diagnostic methods for plant pathogens.
To showcase how new techniques address long-standing challenges in phytodiagnostics.
To highlight advancements enabling field-portable and rapid molecular diagnostics.

Main Methods:

Utilizing advanced molecular techniques such as real-time PCR and microarrays.
Developing improved nucleic acid extraction methods and automation.
Implementing generic methods, assay multiplexing, and reliable internal controls.

Main Results:

Novel routine diagnostic tests are becoming available, expanding detection capabilities.
Real-time PCR hardware enables field-portable, ultra-rapid, on-site molecular diagnostics.
New methods overcome limitations in detecting pathogens in soil, vectors, and for high-throughput screening.

Conclusions:

Molecular diagnostics have revolutionized plant pathogen identification.
Emerging technologies offer solutions for challenging diagnostic scenarios and field applications.
The future of phytodiagnostics lies in accessible, rapid, and versatile molecular tools.