Fungal diseases in commercially important plants results in a significant reduction in both
quality and yield, often leading to the loss of an entire plant. In order to minimize the losses …

Emerging, re-emerging and endemic plant pathogens continue to challege our ability to
safeguard plant health worldwide. Further, globalization, climate change, increased human …

With the increased attention given to the genus Phytophthora in the last decade in response
to the ecological and economic impact of several invasive species (such as P. ramorum, P …

In this paper, the recent progress within biosensors for plant pathogen detection will be
reviewed. Bio-recognition layers on sensors can be designed in various ways, however the …

Plant pathogens are a major reason of reduced crop productivity and may lead to a shortage
of food for both human and animal consumption. Although chemical control remains the …

ABSTRACT A method for nucleic-acid-based detection of pathogens in plant material has
been developed which comprises a simple and rapid method for extracting DNA on the …

Plant pathogens and invertebrates harmful to plants, collectively referred to as plant pests,
continue to threaten food security. International cooperation and regulatory systems to inhibit …

Aims: To develop a sensitive, rapid and simple method for detection of Botrytis cinerea
based on loop‐mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) that would be suitable for use …

The horticultural sector has seen much structural change both nationally and internationally
over the last decades, but the implications for plant health have been neglected. We review …

The demand for rapid and accurate diagnosis of plant diseases has risen in the last decade.
On-site diagnosis of single or multiple pathogens using portable devices is the first step in …