Webinar: Advancements in Plant Pathogen Detection
Recent Advancements in Plant Pathogen Detection - Effective Diagnosis of Plant Diseases
Online
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review the key categories of plant pathogens and challenges associated with detection of each group from a molecular perspective
- Understand the importance of robust DNA and RNA extraction methods for plant samples in the context of downstream detection methods
- Learn how to overcome challenges in extraction when working with difficult sample types
- Explore case studies demonstrating real-world applications of molecular detection methods for plant pathogen monitoring
Abstract:
Plant diseases and infections are a major factor in global crop failure, causing billions of dollars in economic loss each year and a significant impact on food security. Effective detection of plant pathogens is crucial to monitor crop and ecosystem health, and to determine best practices for remediation strategies. Molecular diagnostic methods utilizing genetic material from the plant and pathogen provide a powerful tool for identifying diseases. It allows for fast and accurate detection of pathogens, often before visual cues of infection can be identified. In this webinar, we will focus on nucleic acid (DNA and RNA)-based detection methods for plant pathogens, including key considerations in the testing workflow and how to overcome common laboratory challenges.
Speaker: Regan Bak - Senior Product Specialist - Norgen Biotek's
Regan Bak is one of Norgen Biotek's Senior Product Specialists. With a background in biological sciences, she started her journey at Norgen 4 years ago in the R&D lab where she streamlined processes for automated DNA and RNA extraction. Since then, she has excelled as a product specialist with a focus on plant pathogen detection. With a passion for helping bring research to fruition, she enjoys supporting scientists through every part of the laboratory workflow, from sample preservation to extraction and downstream analysis. Join her on July 13th to learn about recent advancements in plant pathology!
When: Wednesday 13. July 2022 at 16:30 CET or 19:30 CET
Where: Online (free)