Implementation of sensitive pathogen indexing methods in sugarcane quarantine : SRDC final report BSS187

Author	James, A
Date Accessioned	2012-11-14
Date Available	2012-11-14
Issued	2000
Identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/11079/936
Abstract	BSES provides a quarantine service primarily for sugarcane plant breeding, allowing safe intrastate and international exchange of germplasm. The aim of this project was to develop or obtain, and implement in quarantine, diagnostic tests for pathogens of key quarantine diseases of sugarcane. Important diseases include ratoon stunting disease, Fiji disease, sugarcane mosaic, leaf scald, maize and sugarcane streak, white leaf and grassy shoot.
Language	en
Publisher	BSES
Part of Series	BSES Internal Report; 2000 No 1028 Report SD00010; SRDC BSS187
Subject	Diagnostic tests
Subject	Pathogens
Subject	Quarantine
Subject	Disease control
Subject	Indexing methods
Subject	ELISA
Subject	RT-PCR test
Title	Implementation of sensitive pathogen indexing methods in sugarcane quarantine : SRDC final report BSS187

Pest, disease and weed management [181]
Research outcomes: A comprehensive RD&E program that addresses existing and emerging pests, diseases and weeds, allowing sugarcane growers to manage their crops efficiently with minimal environmental impacts. An enhanced industry capacity to deal with incursions of exotic pests, diseases and weeds.