An Assessment of Nested PCR to Detect Phytoplasmas in Imported Dormant Buds and Internodal Tissues of Quarantined Tree Fruit Germ Plasm

Nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays were evaluated for use on a routine basis in a quarantine program to detect phytoplasmas in dormant fruit tree scionwood collected during the winter season. Phytoplasmas associated with peach yellow leaf roll, Western X, apricot chlorotic leaf roll, plum...

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Veröffentlicht in:Plant disease. - 1997. - 83(1999), 11 vom: 30. Nov., Seite 1047-1050
1. Verfasser: Waterworth, H E (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Mock, Ray
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 1999
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Plant disease
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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Zusammenfassung:Nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays were evaluated for use on a routine basis in a quarantine program to detect phytoplasmas in dormant fruit tree scionwood collected during the winter season. Phytoplasmas associated with peach yellow leaf roll, Western X, apricot chlorotic leaf roll, plum leptonecrosis, and apple proliferation diseases were detected in all known infected sources. Phytoplasmas in Prunus spp. were readily detected in both dormant bud and internodal tissues. Use of nested PCR versus a single primer pair resulted in electrophoresed PCR products that were easier to interpret. The nested PCR procedure has replaced 3-year tests with grafts on sensitive indicators to detect this group of pathogens
Beschreibung:Date Revised 20.11.2019
published: Print
Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE
ISSN:0191-2917
DOI:10.1094/PDIS.1999.83.11.1047