Detection kits for HSVd Available in TaqMan format for analysis The Hop Stunt Viroid (HSVd) is one of a group of the smallest self-replicating RNAs pathogenic to plants. The viroid is a covalently closed, circular, single-stranded RNA consisting of 297 nucleotides. Strains of HSVd can be found to infect citrus, grapes, stone fruit and cucumber, and have been detected in Europe, Asia, North America, Australia and the Middle East. To prevent or reduce the negative effects caused by the viroid it is necessary to use viroid-free planting material. Methods for the identification of this viroid in host plants should help to control the spread of this agriculturally important plant pathogen. HSVd TaqMan RT-PCR Kit, 100 reactions Ready to use format, including Master Mix for the target and PCR control to monitor for PCR inhibition and validate the quality Specific Primer and Probe mix for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest Primer and Probe mix Positive and negative control to confirm the integrity of the kit reagents HSVd TaqMan RT-PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions Specific Primer/Probe mix and Positive Control for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest Nuclease-free water Can be used together with Norgen’s RT-PCR Master Mix (#28113) or customer supplied master mix For research use only and NOT intended for in vitro diagnostics.