Fusarium oxysporum – Pathogen Detection (qPCR)

Description

Genomic identification of Fusarium oxysporum using a qPCR-based assay.

F. oxysporum is a species of ascomycete fungi that can exist among many soil and plant substrate microbial communities. Many strains of F. oxysporum are pathogenic (e.g. F. oxysporum f.sp. cannabis) to plants and can result in wilting, root rot and in severe cases even plant death. Spores can persist in the growing environment leading to persistent recurring infection in rotating crops. Early Fusarium Oxysporum PCR Detection, isolation, and treatment are critical to pathogen management.