Pathology
The plant pathology section's main function is the detection of plant pathogenic bacteria and fungi of quarantine importance.
Currently conventional methods are employed for detection of bacteria and the BIOLOG system is used for the identification of bacteria.
Conventional detection methods are also employed for fungi and identification is done by using taxonomic keys. Molecular techniques are currently under investigations for bacterial and fungal identification.
To contact us:
Mr. Nolan Africander
Division: Plant Health Diagnostic Services
Private Bag X5015
Stellenbosch
7599
Phone: +27 21 8091621
E-mail: rinusk@daff.gov.za
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Hypersensitivity test
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Fungal culture
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