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Peep

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Community Tristeza Virus test results
« on: March 27, 2024, 08:25:56 AM »
Myself and some other people have bought ImmunoStrip test kits for the Citrus Tristeza Virus. I thought it would be good to collect test results in a spreadsheet, so people are warned about certain cultivars and nurseries

So far it's mostly plants from Adavo that I have tested, because they are not to be trusted regarding phytosanitary. I will buy another 25 piece kit to complete testing all my other plants, but I could only afford one kit right now.

Keep in mind that even if certain cultivars from a risky nursery like Adavo are tested negative in this list, it's still possible for these cultivars to get infected from the other cultivars in their  collection which are infected.

False positives don't really happen, but false negatives can happen if the virus is very dormant in the plant.



Besides my own results I try to keep this document updated with results from other people. So please also let me know if you have done tests, so I can add the results.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UzPWbRKQn52iX8O8wQeePQnHzr2ws5mWp11RW6nY3eA/edit?usp=sharing

Where to get test kits? -> https://www.agdia-emea.com/en/products-services/plant-pathogen-detection-kits/flashkit-2
You can order from them through email. Price is €166 (without tax) for a 25 piece kit and €28 shipping (EU)

Also a question, does anyone know if I can re-use potting soil mix from infected plants that I remove?
If I remove most of the roots, then the possible remaining small roots will die and as far as I know a virus like this doesn't last long without a host? But it's hard to find information on this.


« Last Edit: March 27, 2024, 11:54:39 AM by Peep »

Radoslav

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Re: Community Tristeza Virus test results
« Reply #1 on: Today at 12:38:52 PM »
Resaults only show one thing. Old established cultivars carry some strains and new cultivars from seedlings not. Some mild strains protect plants against severe strains.