The Wood Decay Diagnostic System is a state of the art, DNA-based, multiplex PCR method that can detect and identify many important wood rot fungi including:
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This assay can identify decay agents in standing trees as well as from downed trees. It will also detect multiple decay fungi in individual trees. Now you can assess the situation before trouble strikes.
This approach will become the gold standard for detecting wood rot fungi and is suitable for arborists, tree care professionals, property owners, and municipalities.
Scientific Articles Describing the Assay Development:
Guglielmo, et. al. 2010
Nicolotti, et. al. 2009
Guglielmo, et. al. 2008
Guglielmo, et. al. 2007
Please see the links below for important information on sample collection, preparation, and shipping.
Shipping Wood Samples to UCB for Analysis
Tree Sampling Protocol
Sample Submission Form
Payment by Check
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