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Vol. 17, No. 4
Article 5 of 7
March 30, 2007
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Testing for wheat viruses at the MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic By Simeon Wright The University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic has begun ELISA testing wheat samples for viruses again this year. In our first testing this year, we have detected wheat soilborne mosaic. Having symptomatic plants tested can help you determine what is wrong with the plants and make management decisions for your current crop as well as future crops. We generally test for four common viruses including wheat spindle streak, wheat soilborne mosaic, wheat streak mosaic, and three common strains of barley yellow dwarf. Sample Collection and Submission The best samples are dug to include part of the root system and wrapped in dry paper towels placed inside a plastic bag and quickly shipped to the clinic early in the week to avoid delay that leads to decay during shipment. The general fee for sample submission is $15 plus $10 for virus testing by ELISA. More information on sample submission, fees, and submission forms can be found at our Website http://soilplantlab.missouri.edu/plant/ or at your local extension office.
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