Erwinia amylovora PCR Kit

Background Information

Erwinia amylovora is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium in the family Enterobacteriaceae. It was the first bacterium to be identified as a plant pathogen and is the causal agent of the necrotic disease fireblight. The most economically important hosts are apple and pear trees, although infections can also occur in other plants such as Cotoneaster, Crataegus, and Pyracantha.

During severe outbreaks, the pathogen can rapidly spread through host tissues, sometimes causing the loss of entire trees in a single growing season. Blossom infections can significantly reduce fruit yield and quality, making fireblight a major economic threat to fruit producers worldwide.

Product Description

The Erwinia amylovora Real-Time PCR Lyophilized Kit is designed for the detection of E. amylovora-specific DNA using a real-time PCR assay with sequence-specific primers and a dual-labeled probe. This kit is intended for research use only and is not suitable for diagnostic applications. It offers a rapid, sensitive, and reliable method for detecting the pathogen in plant samples.