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Grapevine Decline Research

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RT - real time PCR detection of Tomato Ringspot Virus (ToRSV)

Above: Grapevines in an infected vineyard with the above symptoms tested positive for tomato ringspot virus using experimental RT-PCR probes. Symptoms include chlorotic leaves, berries of unequal size and reduced vine vigor.
 
Left & Below: Grapevine (A) tested postive for ToRSV using RT-PCR probes and grapevine (B) tested negative. Both plants are Vidal and were grown in a greenhouse.
 
 
 
   
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