Heterodera, molecular diagnostics Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
New molecular tests are developed and validated to reliably and routinely detect and quantify Heterodera species (nematodes) in soil samples or a crop’s root system. The genus Heterodera contains more than 60 cyst-forming nematode species, some of which cause considerable economic damage to cereals and beet, amongst others. The recommendation for breeders to control this pest depends strongly on ...