Cereal yellow dwarf virus-RPV (CYDV-RPV) ELISA Kit

Sample

host plants

Intended Use

The test can be used to detect CYDV-rpv in infected barley, wheat and oats.

Storage

All reagent components should be stored at the recommended temperature to assure their full shelf life. The kit should be used within six months of purchase.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity of the ELISA is moderately high. The virus can be consistently detected in infected plant tissues diluted at 1:270 - 1:810.

General Description

Barley yellow dwarf virus-rpv has isometric particles which contain RNA genome. Virus is transmitted by the aphid, M. avenae in the persistent manner, but not transmitted by mechanical inoculation or by seed. It infects cereal crops such as barley, wheat, and oats worldwide.

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