Comparative testing of nested PCR-based methods with bait-plant tests for detecting Phytophthora fragariae var. fragariae in infected strawberry roots from fruit crops in the UK.

Investigates the detection of Phytophthora fragariae in infected strawberry roots in Great Britain. Efficacy of nested polymerase chain reaction method and bait-plant test; Amplification of extracted DNA dilutions; Extraction of DNA using cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide-based method.