Assay for plant root pathogen activity
US8999712B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/025
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for improving the sensitivity of an assay to determine the pathogenicity of a plant root pathogen using a soil amendment is presented. The method involves growing the plant root in the presence of a soil amendment after exposure of the plant root to the pathogen. A method of breeding plants is also provided.
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