Parameters for specific detection of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in potato stems and tubers by multiplexed PCR-ELISA

American Journal of Potato Research, Jul/Aug 2003 by Mills, Dallice, Russell, Brian W

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Dallice Mills1 and Brian W. Russell2

1Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-2902.

2Chemica Technologies, Inc., 325 SW Cyber Dr., Bend, OR 97702-1076.

*Corresponding author: Tel:541-737-5303; Fax: 541-737-3573; Email: millsd@science.oregonstate.edu