TaqMan Quantitative-PCR Detection of Xylella taiwanensis in Taiwan

• Published in: Plant disease
• Main Authors: Su, Chiu-Chu, Fung, Jie-An, Chang, Ruey-Jang, Chang, Chung Jan, Jan, J F, Shih, Hsien-Tzung, Chen, Jianchi C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2023
• Subjects: Fruit; Prokaryotes; Crop Type; Pathogen detection; Causal Agent; Disease management; Subject Areas; tree fruits

Xylella taiwanensis (Xt) is a nutritionally fastidious bacterial pathogen causing pear leaf scorch disease (PLSD) in Taiwan. The disease causes early defoliation, loss of tree vigor and reduction in fruit yield and quality. No cure for PLSD is available. The only option for growers to control the di...