Comparative genomics reveals signature regions used to develop a robust and sensitive multiplex TaqMan real‐time qPCR assay to detect the genus <i>Dickeya</i> and <i>Dickeya dianthicola</i>

Abstract

The developed assay will serve as a practical tool for screening of propagative material, monitoring the presence and distribution, and quantification of target pathogens in a breeding programme. The assay also has applications in routine diagnostics, biosecurity and microbial forensics.