Changes in the reporting of resistances in DUS variety descriptions | Phasing out of ELISA tests and replacement with PCR tests for Dahlia
Changes to the Manual for sampling of planting material for virus tests |
There is an updated version of the manual for sampling plant material for virus tests. In the manual you will find information about the working method, shipping and sampling for PCR and ELISA tests for viruses. |
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Phasing out of ELISA tests and replacement with PCR tests for Dahlia |
From March 1, we will replace our ELISA tests with PCR tests for the Dahlia crop. We are slowly phasing out our ELISA tests, now it is the turn of the Dahlia crop. From March 1, you can only request PCR tests for this crop. |
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Changes in the reporting of resistances in DUS variety descriptions |
Resistance characteristics that are not included in the CPVO protocols (neither in the UPOV guidelines nor in the national guidelines) and that have not been submitted as additional characteristics, will no longer be mentioned in official variety descriptions. |
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New seed extract PCR tests for ArMV in Cucurbitaceae |
From 1 February, we can now also test the presence or absence of Arabis mosaic virus (ArMV) on seeds of Cucurbitaceae. For this test is chosen to use the fast, reliable and sensitive seed-extract PCR method as test method. |
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New SE PCR tests for TRSV and ToRSV in onion and Cucurbitaceae |
From February 1, we can now also test the presence or absence of the Tomato ringspot virus (ToRSV) and Tobacco ringspot virus (TRSV) on seeds of Cucurbitacea and onion. For this test is chosen to use the fast, reliable and sensitive seed-extract PCR method as test method. |
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Change submission requirements eggplant
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The submission requirements for eggplant have been changed.
The closing date for your application has become 15-11 and the submission date for the samples has become 1-12. The reason is that the trial will be sowed later. |
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