| Bacteria | Assay | NSHS |
|---|---|---|
| Clavibacter sepedonicus | Dilution plating | |
| Pseudomonas syringae pv. aptata (Bacterial blight) | Dilution plating | |
| Pseudomonas syringae pv. maculicola | Dilution plating | |
| Pectobacterium carotovora subsp. carotovora | Dilution plating |
Available Tests on Beets & Swiss Chard
| Fungi | Assay | NSHS |
|---|---|---|
| Alternaria brassicae | Blotter | |
| Cercospora beticola | Blotter | |
| Rhizoctonia solani | Agar plating | |
| Uromyces spp. | Seed wash microscopy | |
| Verticillium dahliae | Blotter; Agar plating |
| Virus, Viroid, Phytoplasma | Assay | NSHS |
|---|---|---|
| Beet necrotic yellow vein virus | ELISA | |
| Beet curly top virus | PCR |
| Nematode | Assay | NSHS |
|---|---|---|
| Ditylenchus dipsaci | Baermann funnel |
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