Indicator plant (TPO) assays
In addition to our service for pathogen detection by PCR, we also use indicator plants for pathogen detection.
A limitation of PCR is that the biological relevance cannot be determined when detecting a virus. With indicator plants we can determine whether a virus is biologically active. It should however be noted that not all viruses can be detected with indicator plants, it is limited to viruses that can be mechanically transmitted.
ASLN authorised
Our indicator plant service is ASLN authorised and the results can be used for an Elite certificate. We can perform the tests with two indicator plants (Chenopodium quinoa and Nicotiana occidentalis), or add a third plant (Nicotiana benthamiana) if this is required. These plants are known for their susceptibility towards a broad range of viruses.
More information
For more information about such projects or other questions, please contact our researchers of the analytical laboratory through analysis@iribov.com.