Improved biovar test for Ralstonia solanacearum.

Abstract:

:Race 3, biovar 2 strains of Ralstonia solanacearum are quarantined pathogens in Europe and Canada and Select Agent pathogens in the United States. The biovar classification of R. solanacearum strains is based on their biochemical abilities to utilize a carbohydrate panel. The standard biovar test uses bromothymol blue as a pH indicator in 15 ml culture tubes containing 3 to 5 ml of test media, and takes weeks to complete at 24 or 28 °C. We improved the biovar test by using phenol red as a pH indicator that changes color at a higher pH when a carbohydrate is utilized. We also conducted the test at 32 °C in 0.2 ml of 8-tube strips that reduced the medium needed by at least 20 fold. Using the improved test, biovars of R. solanacearum strains can be determined in 4 days when a panel of seven carbohydrates is used including glucose, trehalose, mannitol, sorbitol, dulcitol, maltose and cellobiose. To differentiate biovars 1, 2, 3 and 4, the test can be further simplified and completed in 3 days using a panel of four carbohydrates containing glucose, trehalose, maltose and dulcitol, significantly saving money, space and time.

journal_name

J Microbiol Methods

authors

Huang Q,Yan X,Wang JF

doi

10.1016/j.mimet.2011.12.007

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-02-01 00:00:00

pages

271-4

issue

2

eissn

0167-7012

issn

1872-8359

pii

S0167-7012(11)00433-7

journal_volume

88

pub_type

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