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Hop Pathogen Test Kits for Canadian Growers

Protect hop yards from hop latent viroid (HpLVd), downy mildew, and other devastating hop diseases with molecular, rapid field, and lab-based testing.

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15+ Pathogens Covered
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Why Test Your Hops?

Hop pathogens, especially viroids, cause silent but devastating yield and quality losses. Early detection is the foundation of profitable hop production.

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Hop Latent Viroid (HpLVd)

HpLVd is THE critical pathogen for hop growers today. It causes no visible symptoms but reduces cone yield and alpha acid content, compromising brewing consistency. Molecular testing with AmplifyRP XRT for HpLVd (XCS 64200) detects the viroid before it spreads through your yard.

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Viral Diseases

PNRSV (Prunus necrotic ringspot virus), TSWV, and INSV cause mottling, necrosis, and quality loss. Agdia ImmunoStrip and ELISA kits detect these viruses quickly, preventing spread through propagating material and protecting your breeding work.

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Fungal Diseases

Powdery mildew and downy mildew reduce cone yields and affect processing quality. Early detection through rapid field tests helps control fungal outbreaks before they establish across your hop yards.

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Clean Propagation

Hop rhizomes and cuttings must be pathogen-tested before planting. Testing incoming plant material from suppliers protects against introducing HpLVd and other pathogens that would persist for years in your soil.

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Breeding Program Support

Hop breeders require regular testing to maintain disease-free foundation stock. Comprehensive pathogen screening ensures new varieties are clean and ready for commercial deployment.

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Brewery Quality Assurance

Craft breweries sourcing direct hops or growing their own benefit from documented pathogen-tested material. Disease-free hops deliver the consistent quality brewers demand for their brands.

Choose Your Testing Technology

Agdia offers three complementary platforms so you can test at the right scale and sensitivity for your hop production.

ImmunoStrip®

Rapid Field Test

Lateral-flow test strips for on-site screening. No lab equipment needed.

  • Results in 30 minutes
  • No training required
  • 5 or 25 strips per kit
  • Perfect for field scouting
ELISA

Lab-Based Screening

Enzyme immunoassay for high-volume sample processing in laboratory settings.

  • 96 to 5,000 test wells
  • Quantitative results
  • Reagent Sets & PathoScreen® Kits
  • Ideal for research & breeding programs
AmplifyRP® XRT

Molecular Detection

Isothermal amplification for viroids & pathogens with molecular precision.

  • Detects HpLVd at DNA/RNA level
  • 24 or 48 reactions per kit
  • Essential for viroid testing
  • Fluorescence-based readout

Hop Pathogen Test Kits — Complete Catalog

Every Agdia test kit relevant to hop pathogens, available for purchase in Canada. We supply from Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about hop pathogen testing with Agdia kits.

Hop latent viroid (HpLVd) is currently the most critical pathogen threat facing hop growers across North America and Europe. Unlike viruses, viroids are infectious RNA particles with no protein coat. HpLVd can remain entirely symptomless while causing devastating impacts: infected plants produce fewer, lighter cone clusters with reduced alpha acid content that compromises brewing consistency. The viroid spreads through rhizomes, pruning tools, and contact. Once established in a hop yard, it persists for years. Agdia’s AmplifyRP® XRT for HpLVd (XCS 64200) is the gold-standard molecular detection assay. All propagation material should be screened before planting, and existing yards should be tested regularly.
Hop growers should test for: (1) Hop latent viroid (HpLVd) — the primary crisis, causing yield and quality loss with no visible symptoms. Use AmplifyRP® XRT (XCS 64200). (2) Powdery & downy mildew — fungal diseases causing visible damage and reduced cone quality. (3) PNRSV (Prunus necrotic ringspot virus) — spreads through pollen and contact. Detect via ELISA (SRA 30500) or PathoScreen (PSA 30500). (4) TSWV & INSV — transmitted by thrips, causing mottling and necrosis. (5) Pseudomonas syringae — bacterial speck damaging leaves and cones. (6) Phytophthora — soil-borne root rot threat. Comprehensive testing using multiple kits ensures complete disease management.
ImmunoStrip® tests are rapid lateral-flow field tests delivering results in about 30 minutes — ideal for on-site scouting with no lab equipment needed. ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) reagent sets are lab-based tests that can process 96 to 5,000 samples per run — best for high-volume screening in breeding programs and research institutions. AmplifyRP® XRT uses isothermal molecular amplification to detect viral and viroid RNA/DNA at much lower concentrations — essential for reliable HpLVd detection and bacterial pathogen identification. For hop production, AmplifyRP XRT is recommended for HpLVd screening because viroids can be present at very low levels. Many hop breeders and producers combine ImmunoStrip for routine scouting with AmplifyRP for confirmatory molecular testing of propagating material.
Yes! Immunomart is the authorized Canadian distributor for Agdia’s complete range of plant diagnostic test kits, including all hop-relevant assays. We supply from Canada, with prices in Canadian dollars and fast shipping across all provinces and territories. We serve hop growers, craft breweries sourcing direct hops, hop breeding operations, university research programs, and agricultural extension services across BC, Ontario, and other hop-producing regions.
Modern craft brewing relies on consistency and quality in hop character — bitterness, aroma, and flavor compounds — which are dramatically affected by hop diseases. HpLVd-infected hops produce fewer cones with reduced alpha and beta acid content, throwing off beer recipes and brand consistency. Breweries sourcing hops directly from farms or contracting with growers benefit from knowing their supply chain is pathogen-tested. Growers selling to premium craft breweries increasingly document disease-free status as a competitive advantage. Additionally, breweries growing their own hops (on rooftops, facilities, or contracted acreage) must ensure planting material is clean to protect their brewing operations and reputation.

Hop Pathogen Testing in Canada

Hop cultivation across British Columbia, Ontario, and other Canadian regions faces increasing pressure from plant pathogens that can devastate crop yield and quality. Whether you’re managing hop acres in BC’s premium growing regions, Ontario’s expanding acreage, or other provinces, pathogen testing is no longer optional — it’s essential for profitable hop production and craft brewery supply chain reliability.

The Hop Latent Viroid Crisis

Hop latent viroid (HpLVd) represents the most significant emerging threat to North American hop production. Unlike visible diseases, HpLVd produces no obvious symptoms in infected plants. Growers discover the problem only when cones are harvested with reduced alpha acid content, smaller yields, or when breeding programs realize their foundation stock has silently degraded. The viroid spreads through rhizomes, propagating material, and cultural practices. Once established in a hop yard, it persists indefinitely. Regular testing with Agdia’s AmplifyRP® XRT for HpLVd (XCS 64200) is the only reliable way to identify infected material before it compromises your operation. Molecular detection of HpLVd is critical because viroids can be present at very low levels that escape antibody-based detection.

Viral & Fungal Diseases Threatening Hop Quality

PNRSV (Prunus necrotic ringspot virus) causes significant losses in hop yards through pollen and contact transmission. Powdery mildew and downy mildew reduce cone yields, degrade processing quality, and create hidden losses that don’t show up until harvest. Pseudomonas syringae damages leaves and cones, reducing quality and marketability. TSWV and INSV, transmitted by thrips, cause mottling and necrosis that compromise cone quality. Agdia ImmunoStrip, ELISA, and PathoScreen kits detect these threats quickly, enabling growers to control outbreaks before they establish across yards.

Why Choose Immunomart for Agdia Hop Testing?

As Agdia’s authorized Canadian distributor, Immunomart offers the complete range of Agdia plant diagnostic products with the convenience of local service: Canadian dollar pricing, domestic shipping across Canada, expert technical support, and no cross-border customs delays.

Supporting BC, Ontario & Canadian Hop Production

We supply pathogen test kits to hop growers and breweries across British Columbia’s Okanagan and other growing regions, Ontario’s expanding hop acreage, and throughout Canada. Our customers include commercial hop farms, craft breweries growing hops, hop breeding operations developing new varieties, university research programs, and agricultural extension services supporting growers.

Choosing the Right Testing Strategy

For routine scouting and quick checks on incoming propagating material, ImmunoStrip® tests provide affordable, rapid results right in your field or propagation house. For high-volume testing programs at breeding facilities, ELISA Reagent Sets and PathoScreen® kits offer the throughput to screen hundreds or thousands of plants efficiently. For HpLVd — which requires molecular detection for reliable identification — AmplifyRP® XRT assays are essential. Many hop operations use a combination of all three technologies for comprehensive crop protection and disease documentation.

Need Help Choosing?

Our team can help you select the right testing strategy for your hop operation. Contact us at info@immunomart.com or call +1-(437)-367-9222 (Ontario) or +1-(604)-670-4533 (BC).

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