Deactivation of oospores of Phytophthora Taxon Agathis - Phase 2
Title information
Author/s
N. Williams
Research provider
Scion
Status
Completed
Year
2015
Objectives
To validate research done by Dick & Kimberley (2013) oospore deactivation study. Assess the effectiveness of oospore deactivation by heating.
Outcomes
Heating contaminated materials above 50C for prolonged periods will substantially reduce the risk of spreading PA. Oospores that are cultured in the lab need careful consideration for extrapolation to naturally contaminated soil, water and plant material. q.PCR is not recommended as a method to infer oospore viability.