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Title: Molecular Identification of Phytophthora

Author
item Martin, Frank

Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 9/17/2012
Publication Date: 3/1/2013
Citation: Martin, F.N. 2013. Molecular identification of Phytophthora. In: Lamour, K., editor. Phytophthora: A Global Perspective. Boston, MA: CABI. p. 19-27.

Interpretive Summary: This is a review chapter for a book on the genus Phytophthora (Phytophthora: A Global Perspective) that will cover various approaches for using molecular techniques for identification of isolates to a species level using DNA sequence or gel based techniques. It also reviews detection technology and current diagnostic assays as well as discusses future directions for research.

Technical Abstract: This is a review chapter for a book on the genus Phytophthora (Phytophthora: A Global Perspective) that will cover various approaches for using molecular techniques for identification of isolates to a species level using DNA sequence or gel based techniques. It also reviews detection technology and current diagnostic assays as well as discusses future directions for research.