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We present you a complete document compiling an overview of the diagnostic of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4). aims to be a guide for a successful diagnostic with Real-Time PCR while also covering the pre-diagnostic step of sample collection and preparation. In addition, this document includes an extensive result interpretation and troubleshooting section, as an aid for result interpretation for accurate diagnosis.

Check the document here: Diagnostic of TR4 via Real-Time PCR

 

 
The European plant Health Industry association EPDIA was launched in June 2021 on the scope of project Valitest.

The Association currently based in The Netherlands aims to play a key role on plant health diagnostics by being a connection point between kit producers, service laboratories, farmers and plant health authorities and organizational bodies. For now follow EPDIA on twitter and after summer more news about EPDIA should be announced.
We proudly announce:

Irene Cabal Blanco honorable third place on the contest Plant Health TV promoted by Euphresco!

During her internship at ClearDetections she made an excellent animation video explaining the topic she has working on: diagnostic of Panama Disease (Foc TR4) in Banana. Irene continues to work closely in Fusarium TR4 to help banana farmers and phytosanitary authorities with diagnostic of this threat.

Watch the prized video here.

 

 
Irene Cabal Blanco, our junior researcher and expert in DNA extraction and the detection of Panama Disease, explains in this white paper what are the impacts of Panama Disease (FOC TR4) on the current banana market. She also explains what the current methods are for the detection of Panana Disease and where research is focusing on.

Download the white paper here

Fusarium wilt disease on banana, caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) Tropical Race 4 (TR4), is a major threat for banana plantations.



 



In August 2019 ICA - Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario announced the confirmation of the presence of Fusarium wilt Disease Tropical race 4 in the country (follow link). ClearDetections has been in close contact with the scientist in charge of the diagnostic of FOC TR4 in Colombia Dr. Fernando Garcia-Bastidas by providing support and a fast and reliable tool to help identify this problem.



 



ClearDetections Real-Time PCR Diagnostic kit Panana Disease (FOC TR4) is being used to detect the pathogen in infected samples, by providing an easy, fast and reliable tool for diagnostic.



 



ClearDetections is grateful for the trust and collaboration from Dr. Fernando Garcia-Bastidas and we are available to collaborate with any country or organization facing the threat of FOC TR4.



 



The first step to tackle the problem is Diagnostics!



 



For further information and collaborations please contact our Operations Manager Marta Santos.