The use of qPCR to detect Cryphonectria parasitica in plants.


  • Chandelier, A. (2022). The use of qPCR to detect Cryphonectria parasitica in plants. In: Plant Pathology: Method and Protocols, Luchi, N. New York, Methods in Molecular Biology, 2536, 167-177.
Type Book Section
Year 2022
Chapter title The use of qPCR to detect Cryphonectria parasitica in plants.
Book title Plant Pathology: Method and Protocols
Editor Luchi, N.
City New York
Publisher Methods in Molecular Biology
Volume 2536
Pages 167-177
Abstract Cryphonectria parasitica is a fungal pathogen that causes lethal bark necrosis in chestnut. A duplex qPCR allowing detection of the pathogen and its host, Castanea sativa, is described. The method can be used for early detection of the pathogen in chestnut bark tissues with an internal control of false-negative results caused by PCR inhibitors and/or DNA extraction failure. A positive amplification control of qPCR that allows detection of any deviation from a normal qPCR run based on a control chart is also described. As C. parasitica is a regulated pathogen in Europe, the protocol also provides information on the way to collect and handle bark samples to fulfil biosecurity rules.
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Lien https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2517-0_11
Authors Chandelier, A.