Pepper Pathogen Test Kits for Canadian Growers
About TSWV, TMV, bacterial spot, and other pepper pathogens
Why Test Your Seed Potatoes?
Regular pathogen testing is the foundation of sustainable, profitable potato production in Canada.
Seed Certification Compliance
CFIA and provincial seed potato programs require virus-free status. Testing at every stage of production ensures your seed meets all certification requirements and maintains market access.
Protect Yield & Quality
PVY alone costs the Canadian potato industry millions annually in reduced yields, quality downgrades, and rejected crops. Early detection prevents losses across entire plantings.
Detect Before Symptoms
Latent infections spread through seed tubers undetected for generations. Regular testing catches pathogens before visible symptoms appear, stopping spread before it starts.
Bacterial Disease Zero Tolerance
Cms (ring rot), Ralstonia R3B2 (brown rot), and Dickeya (blackleg) are quarantine organisms in Canada. Even one infected tuber can trigger farm closure. Molecular testing detects them before symptoms appear.
Cost-Effective Screening
Catching infected lots before planting saves entire crops. The cost of a few test kits is insignificant compared to losses from even one contaminated planting.
Multiple Technologies
From field scouting to lab certification, we have the right tool for every stage. ImmunoStrip for quick checks, ELISA for high-volume screening, AmplifyRP for molecular certainty.
Choose Your Testing Technology
Agdia offers three complementary platforms so you can test at the right scale and sensitivity for your operation.
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
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 seed certification labs
Molecular Detection
Isothermal amplification for bacterial & fungal pathogens with molecular precision.
- Detects bacteria at DNA level
- 24 or 48 reactions per kit
- Essential for zero-tolerance testing
- Fluorescence-based readout
Pepper Pathogen Test Kits — Complete Catalog
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about potato pathogen testing with Agdia kits.
Pepper Pathogen Testing in Canada
Potato cultivation in Canada faces increasing pressure from plant pathogens that can devastate crop yield and quality. Whether you’re managing seed potato acres in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia, pathogen testing is no longer optional — it’s essential for sustainable, profitable potato production.
The PVY Crisis in Canadian Potato Production
Potato virus Y (PVY) is one of the most economically significant plant pathogens affecting Canadian agriculture. Studies show that PVY-infected crops suffer 10–30% yield losses, with some fields experiencing total crop failure. The virus causes veinal necrosis, tuber spotting, and internal discoloration that render seed potatoes unmarketable. Agdia’s AmplifyRP® XRT and ImmunoStrip tests are among the most reliable, accessible tools for PVY detection, enabling growers to identify and cull infected plants before the virus spreads through their entire seed stock.
Bacterial Quarantine Pathogens
Canada’s seed potato programs enforce zero tolerance for three bacterial pathogens: Clavibacter sepedonicus (ring rot, causing internal vascular decay), Ralstonia solanacearum Race 3 Biovar 2 (brown rot, devastating root and stem systems), and Dickeya spp. (blackleg, causing soft rot and collapse). These are regulated quarantine organisms, and even one infected tuber can trigger farm closure. Molecular testing with AmplifyRP® XRT is the gold standard for detecting these pathogens before symptoms become visible.
Why Choose Immunomart for Agdia Products?
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.
Serving Canada’s Potato Industry
We supply pathogen test kits to seed potato farms across Prince Edward Island, Prince George’s Island, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. Our customers include major seed potato producers, university research programs, provincial agriculture departments, and potato breeding operations developing the next generation of varieties.
Choosing the Right Test
For routine scouting and quick checks on incoming seed lots, ImmunoStrip® tests provide affordable, rapid results right in your field or storage facility. For high-volume testing programs at seed certification labs, ELISA Reagent Sets and PathoScreen® kits offer the throughput to screen hundreds or thousands of plants efficiently. For bacteria like ring rot and brown rot — which require molecular detection for reliable results — AmplifyRP® XRT assays are essential. Many seed farms use a combination of all three technologies for comprehensive crop protection and certification compliance.
Need Help Choosing?
Our team can help you select the right testing strategy for your operation. Contact us at info@immunomart.com or call +1-(437)-367-9222 or +1-(604)-670-4533.
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Protect your seed potato crops with Agdia's trusted pathogen test kits. Fast shipping across Canada, CAD pricing, and expert support.