PhytoTrace

Phytopathogen Identification

Identify the organism behind the lesion.

From €5/microorganism
ISO 17025 DESDE 2014 12 PAÍSES UE

Every day without detection is a day of advantage for the pathogen.

METHOD

Two Identification Routes

Send us plant samples — for example, leaves with visible lesions — or soil samples carrying suspect organisms. We isolate the microorganism, then identify it through one of two routes. DNA barcode sequencing follows the same pipeline as BioID and provides a presumptive identification at genus or species level. Morphological analysis is used when the lesion type is highly characteristic of a known phytopathogenic fungus.

Both routes deliver a final report with the identification and the supporting evidence (sequences for the molecular route, microscopy notes for the morphological route). The upstream isolation step is quoted on request, depending on the sample type and complexity.

PATHOGEN LIBRARY

Our standard panel covers the four most economically damaging soil-borne pathogens in European agriculture. Custom panels available for specific crops or regions.

Fusarium Wilt, root rot, crown rot Cereals, tomato, banana
Phytophthora Late blight, root rot, dieback Potato, citrus, oak
Botrytis Grey mould, flower blight Grape, strawberry, lettuce
Rhizoctonia Damping off, root rot, web blight Rice, potato, turf
WHAT YOU GET
  • Sample isolation from plant tissue or soil (quoted on request)
  • Pathogen identification by DNA barcoding or morphology
  • Final report with the identification and supporting evidence
  • Sequence files for sequencing-based identifications
PRICING
SEQUENCING DNA barcode sequencing — €35 per microorganism (€32 above 10 microorganisms in the same submission).
MORPHOLOGICAL Microscopy-based identification when the lesion is highly characteristic — €5 per microorganism.
ISOLATION Upstream isolation step from plant tissue or soil — quoted on request, depending on sample type.
TURNAROUND 10–12 business days from sample receipt at the laboratory.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Which pathogens can you identify?

Phytopathogenic fungi, bacteria and oomycetes — either through DNA barcode sequencing (process equivalent to BioID) or, when the lesion morphology is highly characteristic, by morphological analysis under the microscope.

How is the price set?

Sequencing-based identification is €35 per microorganism (€32 above 10). Morphological identification is €5 per microorganism. The upstream isolation step (when needed) is quoted on request, depending on the sample.

How long do results take?

Results are delivered within 10–12 business days from sample receipt at the laboratory.

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