LetgenPro|Real Time PCR Kit 300 rxn (Lactuca serriola)

Lactuca serriola, commonly known as prickly lettuce or wild lettuce, is a highly invasive C3 weed prevalent across numerous countries including Australia, Canada, and the USA. Its invasiveness poses a severe threat to agricultural systems, particularly impacting crops cultivated using reduced or no-tillage approaches, such as wheat, cereals, and pulses. Each plant has a prolific seed production capacity, with up to 100,000 seeds and a short-term seedbank lasting up to three years. The invasive plant’s vertical leaf orientation and robust root architecture enable it to maintain high water use efficiency under drought conditions, making it adaptable and conducive to expansion in arid climates. It adversely affects crop yields, grain quality, and harvesting efficiency, causing yield losses and complications during harvest due to the milky sap it produces. Notably, it has exhibited resistance to certain herbicides, raising concerns about effective control methods.