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The development of molecular-based detection methods (PCR, RT-PCR, hybridization, microhybridization) of plant viruses and phytoplasmas infecting fruit trees and small fruits represent the main orientation of the department. We map virus sequence variability, area of virus occurrence in plant hosts and the etiology of virus-caused diseases. We are able to propagate viruses in laboratory host plants and prepare antisera immunisation with natural or recombinant antigens.

The department is appointed function as the Reference Phytosanitary Diagnostic Laboratory for the diagnostic and monitoring of selected quarantine plant viruses and virus-related organisms.

Present cooperations:

• Institute of Experimental Botany, Acad. Sci., Prague, Czech Republic
• Research and Breeding Institute of Pomology, Holovousy, Czech Republic
• Faculty of Science, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
• Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
• Research Institute of Crop Production, Plant Medicine Division, Prague-Ruzyne, Czech Republic
• UCI-STAA Patologia Vegetale, University of Bologna, Italy
• Plant Research International, Wageningen, The Netherlands
• COST 823 activities

Address:

Institute of Plant Molecular Biology
Department of Plant Virology
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
Branisovska 31, 370 05 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic


e-mail:

petrzik@umbr.cas.cz