A Multiplex RT-qPCR Assay for Simultaneous Detection of Cucurbit Viruses from Individual Whitefly and Plant Samples

Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) are a significant pest of cucurbits and vector many viruses, leading to substantial economic losses. Modern diagnostic tools offer the potential for early detection of viruses in the whiteflies before crop production. One such tool is the multiplex reverse transcriptase q...

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Veröffentlicht in:Plant disease. - 1997. - (2024) vom: 18. Nov., Seite PDIS09231964RE
1. Verfasser: Kader Jailani, A Abdul (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Paret, Mathews L
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2024
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Plant disease
Schlagworte:Journal Article TaqMan cucurbit diagnostics tool multiplex plant insects qPCR squash viruses watermelon whitefly
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