New molecular techniques improve detection of basal stem rot in oil palms, suggesting better disease management.
A molecular diagnostic has been developed for the early detection of Ganoderma basal stem rot in oil palms before disease symptoms are apparent. The molecular diagnostic is based around a specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) primer that can be used to detect pathogen DNA in simple extractions made directly from oil palms. The development and use of this primer in the elucidation of infection processes is described.
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