Rapid diagnostics for Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi (syn. Gnomoniopsis castaneae) in chestnut nuts: new challenges by using LAMP and real-time PCR methods

Abstract Nuts of the sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) are a widely appreciated traditional food in Europe. In recent years producers and consumers reported a drop of nut quality due to the presence of rot diseases caused by Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi. Early detection of this pathogen is fundamental t...

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Main Authors: Anna Maria Vettraino, Nicola Luchi, Domenico Rizzo, Alessia Lucia Pepori, Francesco Pecori, Alberto Santini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-07-01
Series:AMB Express
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-021-01266-w