title: Use of molecular methods for the detection of fungal spores.
abstract: Traditional methods for the isolation and identification of fungal spores can be time-consuming and laborious. DNA-based methods for fungal detection can be used to detect the spores of plant-pathogenic fungi. Air borne spores can be collected and identified by PCR allowing identification of the species.
authors.affiliation: Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK.
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D015342:DNA Probes; D004271:DNA, Fungal / Q000032:analysis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005658:Fungi / Q000235:genetics* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013172:Spores, Fungal / Q000737:chemistry / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: D015342:DNA Probes; D004271:DNA, Fungal