Plant virus testing laboratory in South Africa
ELISA and PCR testing for grapevine, fruit trees, potatoes and other crops, including VIA and DPA nursery verification.
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| Test | Scheme | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Grapevine | ||
| GLRaV-1Grapevine Leafroll-associated Virus | VIA | ELISAPCR |
| GLRaV-2Grapevine Leafroll-associated Virus | VIA | ELISAPCR |
| GLRaV-3Grapevine Leafroll-associated Virus | VIA | ELISAPCR |
| GLRaV-4Grapevine Leafroll associated Virus | — | PCR |
| GFkVGrapevine Fleck Virus | VIA | ELISAPCR |
| GFLVGrapevine Fanleaf Virus | VIA | ELISAPCR |
| GVAGrapevine Virus A | VIA | ELISAPCR + sequencing |
| GVBGrapevine Virus B | VIA | ELISAPCR + sequencing |
| GPGVGrapevine Pinot Gris | — | ELISA |
| GRSPaVGrapevine Rupestris Stem Pitting-associated Virus | — | ELISA |
| Viti-FoveaVitivirus and Foveavirus | VIA | PCR + sequencing |
| XampXylophilus ampelinus | — | PCR + sequencing |
| Pome & stone | ||
| ACLSVApple Chlorotic Leaf Spot Virus | DPA | ELISA |
| ApMVApple Mosaic Virus | DPA | ELISA |
| ASGVApple Stem Grooving Virus | DPA | ELISA |
| ASPVApple Stem Pitting Virus | DPA | ELISAPCR |
| PDVPrune Dwarf virus | DPA | ELISA |
| PNRSVPrunus Necrotic Ringspot Virus | DPA | ELISAPCR |
| ARWV-1Apple Rubbery Wood Virus - 1 | — | PCR |
| ARWV-2Apple Rubbery Wood Virus - 2 | — | PCR |
| AGCaVApple Green Crinkle associated Virus | — | PCR |
| PBCVdPear Blister Canker Viroid | — | PCR |
| Potato | ||
| PVYPotato Virus Y | — | PCR |
| PLRVPotato Leafroll Virus | — | PCR |
| Citrus | ||
| LAFLiberibacter Africanus | — | PCR + sequencing |
| LAFLiberibacter Africanus DNA Elongation Factor | — | PCR + sequencing |
| CCGaVCitrus Concave Gum associated Virus | — | PCR |
| CiVACitrus Virus A | — | PCR |
| CJRV-1Citrus Jivi-Related Virus 1 | — | PCR |
| Other | ||
| BBTVBanana Bunchy Top Virus | — | PCR |
| ASBVdAvocado Sun Blotch Viroid | — | PCR |
| MCMVMaize Chlorotic Mottle Virus | — | PCR |
| AYVAster Yellows (Phytoplasma) | — | PCR + sequencing |
| PepRSVPepper Ringspot Virus | — | PCR |
| TSWVTomato Spotted Wilt Virus | — | PCR |
| ToCSVTomato Curly Stunt Virus | — | PCR |
| CannabisCannabis sex phenotype PCR test | — | PCR |
FAQ
Questions
What is plant virus testing?
Laboratory analysis of plant tissue to detect viruses, viroids and some bacteria. We use ELISA and PCR so growers and nurseries can confirm infection and support certification.
Which crops can you test?
Grapevine, pome and stone fruit, potato, citrus, avocado, maize, tomato, pepper, banana, cannabis, vegetables and ornamentals. Filter the table by crop to see the list.
Do you support VIA and DPA certification?
Yes. Many grapevine tests are offered for the Vine Improvement Association (VIA) scheme, and several pome and stone fruit tests for the Deciduous Plant Improvement Association (DPA) scheme.
What methods do you use besides ELISA?
PCR, and PCR with sequencing. The Method column in the test list shows what we use for each pathogen.
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