Identification of secreted proteins as detection markers for citrus disease
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsWenbo Ma, Georgios Vidalakis
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Abstract
Secreted proteins as detection markers for insect vector and graft transmitted citrus disease are described. Method and kits for detecting the secreted proteins are provided.
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A method of detecting citrus stubborn disease (CSD) in a citrus plant, the method comprising
- detecting the presence or absence of a secreted protein from Spiroplasma citri in a sample from the plant, wherein the sample is not subjected to protein separation.
A method of detecting citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing or HLB) in a citrus plant, the method comprising
- detecting the presence or absence of a secreted protein from Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in a sample from the plant, wherein the sample is not subjected to protein separation.
A kit for detecting citrus stubborn disease or detecting citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing or HLB), the kit comprising one or more reagent specific for a secreted protein from Spiroplasma citri or from Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus.
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