Potato Disease Testing in Canada: From PVY to PSTVd – A Grower’s Checklist
Comprehensive guide to potato virus and bacterial disease testing in Canada. Learn testing requirements for seed certification, storage protection, and export compliance.
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Non-GMO Verification: How Canadian Food Companies Use Rapid GMO Test Kits
Non-GMO certification requires rapid testing at grain elevators and food plants. Compare lateral flow, ELISA, and PCR methods for identity preservation and adventitious presence verification.
Gene-Edited Crops in Canada: What’s Coming and How to Test for Novel Traits
Understand CRISPR gene editing vs traditional GMO, Canadian CFIA regulations, and testing challenges for novel edited traits in crops.
Vip3A Detection: Testing for Next-Generation Insect Resistance Traits
Detect Vip3A protein in corn to verify next-generation insect resistance traits. Essential for seed purity, resistance management, and supply chain verification.
Liberty Link (PAT/bar) Detection: Testing for Glufosinate Tolerance in Canadian Crops
Rapid detection of PAT and bar proteins confirms Liberty Link trait presence in canola and corn. Ideal for grain elevators, seed producers, and supply chain verification.
Roundup Ready Testing: How to Detect CP4-EPSPS in Canola, Corn, and Soybean
CP4-EPSPS protein confers glyphosate tolerance in Roundup Ready crops. Learn how to test for this trait in canola, corn, and soybean for seed verification and non-GMO authentication.
Cry Protein Detection: Testing for Bt Traits (Cry1Ab, Cry1Ac, Cry1F, Cry2A) in Corn and Cotton
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) traits provide built-in insect resistance in corn and cotton. Understand Cry proteins, why testing matters, and how to detect Bt traits using lateral flow strips and ELISA.
Rhizoctonia solani Detection in Greenhouse and Field Crops
Rhizoctonia solani causes damping-off, web blight, and root rot across diverse crops. Learn to identify symptoms, understand detection challenges, and implement effective management strategies.
Pythium vs Phytophthora: How to Distinguish and Test for These Root Rot Pathogens
Both Pythium and Phytophthora cause destructive root rot diseases, but they’re biologically different and require distinct management approaches. Learn how to distinguish them through testing.
Xanthomonas (Bacterial Spot) Testing in Pepper and Tomato Greenhouses
Bacterial spot disease caused by Xanthomonas species can devastate pepper and tomato crops. Learn to identify symptoms, understand economic impact, and discover testing and management strategies.
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