Fast, easy and efficient DNA extraction and one-step polymerase chain reaction for the detection of Xylella fastidiosa in potential insect vectors

Journal of Plant Pathology

Volumn 88, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 77-81

  Huang, Q ^a   Bentz, J ^a   Sherald, J L ^b  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

^b NATIONAL PARK SERVICE   (United States)

Author keywords

Bacterial leaf scorch; DNA extraction; Insect vectors; PCR detection; Xylella fastidiosa

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); GRAPHOCEPHALA; INSECTA; XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA;

EID: 33645655968     PISSN: 11254653     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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