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Comparison of a baiting method and PCR for the detection of Phytophthora fragariae var. rubi in certified raspberry stocks *
Author(s) -
Schlenzig A.,
Cooke D. E. L.,
Chard J. M.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
eppo bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.327
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1365-2338
pISSN - 0250-8052
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2338.2005.00806.x
Subject(s) - blowing a raspberry , biology , root rot , horticulture , phytophthora , botany , nested polymerase chain reaction , polymerase chain reaction , biochemistry , gene
In winter 2002/2003, a total of 136 root samples from 57 different raspberry stocks in Scotland were examined for the presence of raspberry root rot caused by the fungus‐like pathogen Phytophthora fragariae var. rubi . All stocks had been planted as propagation material entered at different grades in the Scottish certification scheme or had applied for plant passports. For detection, a modified ‘Duncan bait test’ was compared to a nested PCR method. The two tests identified the same infected stocks: PCR detected 10 positive samples from four different stocks, while the bait test picked up two additional positive samples coming from the same four stocks. The two tests had a similar level of reliability in this examination and a recommendation for one or the other depends mainly on the technical equipment and skills available in the laboratory.