Innovations in air sampling to detect plant pathogens

• DOI: 10.1111/aab.12191
• Publication Date: 2015-01-20T12:33:40Z
• Authors: J.S. West; R.B.E. Kimber
• Keywords: Sample (material)

Abstract Many innovations in the development and use of air sampling devices have occurred plant pathology since first description Hirst spore trap. These include improvements capture efficiency at relatively high air‐volume collection rates, methods to enhance ease sample processing with downstream diagnostic even full automation sampling, diagnosis wireless reporting results. Other been mount samplers on mobile platforms such as UAVs ground vehicles allow different altitudes locations a short space time identify potential sources population structure. Geographical Information Systems application network can greater prediction airborne inoculum dispersal dynamics. This field technology is now developing quickly novel increasingly rapid accurate quantifications species genetic traits. Sampling interpretation results, particularly action‐thresholds, improved by understanding components dilution processes add precision crop protection products part integrated pest disease management decisions. The applications are likely increase, much adoption growers or industry support workers aid same improve information available for detection allergens causing hay fever asthma provide valuable metadata regional