This invention discloses a qPCR primer-probe combination, kit, and method for specifically detecting 16SrII group
areca etiolated
phytoplasma, belonging to the interdisciplinary field of
molecular biology and
plant pathology. The primer-probe combination includes a
forward primer qTuf-F4-2 (SEQ ID NO:1), a
reverse primer qTuf-R4 (SEQ ID NO:2), and a fluorescent probe qTuf-P4-1 (SEQ ID NO:3), targeting 16SrII group
phytoplasma. tuf This
gene conserved region demonstrates high specificity for 16SrII group
areca yellowing
phytoplasma in qPCR reactions, exhibiting no cross-reactivity with 16SrI group, 16SrXXXII group phytoplasma,
areca genome, common pathogens, or endophytes. The limit of detection is 14.35 copies / μL, and the sensitivity meets the requirements for detecting low-load samples. The
coefficient of variation for intra- and inter-group
repeatability is less than 1%, indicating good stability. The kit and detection method developed based on this combination are simple to operate,
highly sensitive, and provide stable results, making them suitable for the accurate diagnosis,
pathogen typing, and field epidemic monitoring of areca yellowing
disease, providing key
technical support for the
scientific control of 16SrII group phytoplasma.