Development of the Droplet Digital PCR to Detect the Teliospores of Tilletia controversa Kühn in the Soil With Greatly Enhanced Sensitivity

Background and AimsThe dwarf bunt disease of wheat is caused by Tilletia controversa Kühn. This pathogen is primarily involved in the stunted growth of wheat and affects seed quality. Many countries in the world have therefore imposed quarantine bans to prevent the spread of T. controversa. Morpholo...

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Main Authors: Jianjian Liu, Chao Li, Ghulam Muhae-Ud-Din, Taiguo Liu, Wanquan Chen, Jianmin Zhang, Li Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2020.00004/full