Ribosite® Xylella fastidiosa Real-time PCR Detection kit

Ribosite® Xylella fastidiosa kit is a diagnostic tool used to quantify the amount of Xylella fastidiosa present in a plant sample. The quantitative method uses qPCR, or quantitative polymerase chain reaction, which amplifies specific DNA sequences of the bacterium and uses fluorescent dyes to detect and quantify the amount of amplified DNA. The FAM detector is a fluorescent dye that is used to detect the Xylella fastidiosa target sequence in the sample, while the HEX detector is used to detect an internal control sequence to ensure the accuracy of the test results. The use of two different detectors allows for simultaneous detection of both the target sequence and the internal control sequence, improving the accuracy and reliability of the test. The quantitative method with FAM and HEX detectors provides a numerical value for the amount of Xylella fastidiosa present in the sample, which can help to determine the severity of the infection and guide management decisions. The method is commonly used by plant health authorities, researchers, and diagnostic laboratories to monitor and control the spread of Xylella fastidiosa in affected regions.