Serological vs Molecular Techniques in Plant Disease Diagnostics

This lecture explores diagnostic techniques in plant pathology, beginning with an introduction to serological and molecular methods, tracing their historical evolution, and focusing on real-world cases like Xylella fastidiosa. It examines the complementarity of serological and molecular methods, assessing tools such as DAS-ELISA and qPCR for accuracy and limitations. The lecture includes a case study analysing diagnostic effectiveness and outlines strategic recommendations for implementing...