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September 23, 2025

Basal Stem Rot: Probing the Facts

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The molecular diagnostic successfully identifies ganoderma DNA in oil palms before visible symptoms appear.
Using a specific polymerase chain reaction primer facilitates early intervention, potentially reducing crop loss.
This approach enhances the understanding of infection processes and aids in the epidemiology of basal stem rot.
Improvements in detection methods may lead to better management strategies for oil palm diseases.

Abstract

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. Keywords: Ganoderma, basal stem rot, detection, molecular, epidemiology

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Pilotti et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4768331b076d99fa6f1ee https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.56333/tp.2002.009

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