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Use of Molecular Methods for the Detection of Fungal Spores

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Plant Pathology

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology ((MIMB,volume 508))

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Traditional methods for the isolation and identification of fungal spores can be time-consuming and laborious. DNA-based methods for fungal detection can be used to detect the spores of plant-pathogenic fungi. Air borne spores can be collected and identified by PCR allowing identification of the species.

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I thank Penny Hirsch, Brian Kerry and Alastair McCartney for constructive comments on the manuscript. Rothamsted Research receives grant-aided support from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

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    Ward, E. (2009). Use of Molecular Methods for the Detection of Fungal Spores. In: Burns, R. (eds) Plant Pathology. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 508. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-062-1_12

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