EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 02 - 2002 Num. article: 2002/027

PCR method to detect Stenocarpella maydis in maize seeds


A PCR method to detect Stenocarpella maydis (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) has been developed in South Africa. This method can specifically and reliably detect Stenocarpella maydis in maize seeds.

Sources

Xia, Z.; Achar, P.N. (2001) Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA and Polymerase Chain Reaction markers for the differentiation and detection of Stenocarpella maydis in maize seeds.
Journal of Phytopathology, 149(1), 35-44