Agdia ImmunoStrip® for Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs)

– he Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs) ImmunoStrip® is used to detect the presence of Rs, the causal agent of Southern wilt, Moko disease of banana, and brown rot of potato, in ornamental and vegetable tissues as well as bacterial cultures. All races and biovars of Rs are detected including the USDA PPQ Select Agent, Race 3 biovar 2. The pathogen is frequently found in root, tuber, stem, and petiole tissue. Leaf tissue may also be tested. ImmunoStrips® are the perfect screening tool for use in the field, greenhouse, and the lab.

The Rs ImmunoStrip is a recommended rapid detection tool for R. solanacearum in the USDA Recovery Plan for Ralstonia solanacearum Race 3, Biovar 2. Further confirmation testing is required to determine the race and biovar of positive samples.