LetgenPro|Real Time PCR Kit 100 rxn (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.cubense)

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) is the soil-borne fungal pathogen responsible for Panama Disease (Fusarium wilt), the most devastating threat to global banana production. It is generally categorized into two primary subtypes: the historical Race 1 and the highly aggressive Race 4 (TR4), which has been reclassified as Fusarium odoratissimum. This pathogen infiltrates the host’s vascular system, leading to systemic wilting and eventual death. Due to its ability to produce resilient chlamydospores that persist in the soil for decades, early and accurate molecular detection is essential to prevent the collapse of banana plantations.

The Letgen Pro detection kit is specifically engineered to provide comprehensive coverage of both the historical Race 1 and the modern Race 4 (TR4/F. odoratissimum) strains. To ensure maximum specificity and sensitivity, the assay incorporates two distinct LNA (Locked Nucleic Acid) probes. This dual-probe approach enhances hybridization stability, allowing for the precise identification of target sequences even in complex soil or plant matrices.